Russian buyers importing Chinese goods are encountering new challenges, as Russian banks now require written guarantees of payment acceptance for transactions with China. According to a report from Russian newspaper Vedomosti, Russian banks that still manage to send money to China are demanding written assurances from importers that the payments will be accepted. This has created complications for buyers of Chinese products in Russia.

Vedomosti's sources indicate that Chinese suppliers must …

The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the imminent arrival of new types of drones, signaling a significant advancement in their defensive capabilities.

Colonel Vadim Sukharevsky, Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, revealed the development of multi-functional, unmanned marine systems designed to secure maritime borders. In an interview with ArmyInform, Colonel Sukharevsky shared insights into the ongoing innovation in Ukraine’s military technologies.

Currently, Ukraine is deeply …

In a significant development from Russia, Dr. Alexander Shiplyuk, the Director of the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (SO RAN), has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on charges of state treason. Specializing in hypersonic research, Shiplyuk has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.

Moscow City Court handed down the 15-year sentence on September 3, according to Russian media and Telegram channels.

The First Department, a …

Armenia has frozen its involvement in all organs of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This decision, announced by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at a press conference in Yerevan on Saturday, marks a significant shift in the country's foreign policy. “You know that Armenia has frozen its involvement in all CSTO levels, and we consider this decision to be sufficient at this stage. At present, we do not see the necessity to make another decision, but that doesn’t mean we won’t …

Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur has voiced concerns that the lack of a clear political objective regarding Western support for Ukraine is a fundamental issue. Pevkur made these comments during the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, as reported by Evropeyska Pravda.

Addressing debates on Western "strategic ambiguity" towards aiding Ukraine, Pevkur noted that while Western partners pledge to give Ukraine "the help it needs" for "as long as necessary," they intentionally avoid specifying their …

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States, United Kingdom, France, and Germany to grant Kyiv the permission to carry out strikes into Russian territory using Western weapons and long-range missiles.

“I am appealing to the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany: we need the capabilities to truly and fully protect Ukraine and Ukrainians. We need permission for long-range capabilities and access to your long-range shells and missiles. Delaying vital …

August 31, 2024, PRAGUE – Czech Republic's Foreign Minister, Jan Lipavský, announced that the country has no restrictions on Ukraine's use of military equipment provided by Czechia, while acknowledging some allies' different stances.

Speaking on Saturday at the Globsec security conference in Prague, Lipavský highlighted that Czechia imposes no limitations on how Ukraine can utilize the weapons it receives.

"On the other hand, let's be honest: the most advanced weapon systems with long-range …

Russian authorities have detained two Colombian nationals suspected of participating in combat activities alongside Ukraine, reports RIA Novosti citing the FSB. The security service identified the detainees as José Aaron Medina Miranda and Alexander Ante. Colombian media had reported that the two men went missing in Venezuela while on their way back home to Colombia.

"José Aaron Medina and his partner Alexander Ante were preparing to return home after a lengthy struggle against Russia. As they …