China seeks role in Ukraine peacekeeping mission amid EU diplomatic talks
Chinese diplomats have reportedly been probing European Union politicians about including Beijing in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, reports Die Welt, citing an unnamed EU diplomat. While the specifics of these conversations, referred to as "delicate," remain undisclosed, the interest shown by Chinese representatives underscores the complexity of geopolitical maneuvers amidst the ongoing conflict.
According to the source, Chinese diplomats approached EU representatives to discuss the …
Overnight drone strikes target Russian Volgograd region, eyewitnesses report explosions near military airfield
On March 21, drones targeted the Kalachevsky District of Russia's Volgograd region, local residents reported hearing explosions. While Russian state media have remained silent on the specifics of the targeted sites, locals have pointed to the Marinovka military airfield and mentioned fires breaking out in the area.
According to Radio Svoboda, the airfield in question has previously come under attack in August of last year, resulting in a fire. Current official statements do not mention the …
German authorities seize tanker tied to Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
German customs have seized the Panamanian-flagged tanker, Eventin, currently anchoring near the island of Rügen, according to Der Spiegel. The tanker carries approximately 100,000 tons of crude oil valued at €40 million. European authorities have identified the vessel as part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” allegedly used to circumvent Western sanctions. As per the publication, the confiscation of the tanker and its valuable cargo took place on March 14. The vessel’s flag was subsequently …
Ukrainian Forces allegedly enter Russia's Belgorod region, triggering local evacuations
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are reportedly engaging in battles within Russia's Belgorod region near the Ukraine border. On Thursday, March 20, Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Russian region, issued multiple alerts about the threat of missile attacks in the Krasnoyaruzhsky and Rakityansky districts.
According to his reports, several areas within the region have faced drone attacks in the past 24 hours. Shelling has been documented in the Volokonovsky, Krasnoyaruzhsky, Shebekinsky …
Ukrainian troops allegedly breach Russian border in Belgorod region, enter Demidovka amidst intense battles
Late Wednesday, March 19, Ukrainian Forces have reportedly breached the Russian border in the Belgorod region, entering the village of Demidovka.
Demidovka is a sizable Russian village located mere kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
The Russian Telegram channel "Northern Channel," which is affiliated with the Russian military, reported “The Ukrainian Armed Forces have broken into Demidovka, and fighting is ongoing. Ukrainian units entered amidst combat... The enemy has deployed infantry …