• Armenia to host host joint military exercises with U.S. amidst geopolitical tensions with Russia and Azerbaijan

    Joint Armenian-American military exercises named "Eagle Partner" are set to be held in Armenia from July 14 to July 24. This was confirmed by Armenia's Ministry of Defence and the United States European Command .

    The drills will see participation from the peacekeeping brigade of the Armenian Armed Forces, US Army ground forces, and the Kansas National Guard.

    The purpose of the exercises is to "perform operations aimed at stabilizing relations between conflicting parties while carrying out …

  • Chinese troops arrive in Belarus for joint anti-terror exercises amid tensions with Ukraine

    A group of Chinese military personnel has arrived in Belarus, though the exact number remains undisclosed. According to the Belarusian Ministry of Defence, the Chinese soldiers will participate in joint anti-terror exercises to be held from 8 to 19 July. The exercises aim to achieve "coordination between Belarusian and Chinese units." The arrival of the Chinese military is intended to lay the foundation for further development of Belarusian-Chinese military training cooperation.

    Meanwhile, …

  • China's new export controls disrupt trade with Russia: Russian industry faces delays and rising costs

    Starting on July 1, China has implemented export controls on a broad range of products that could be used in military industries and dual-use goods, according to The Moscow Times. This decision was made by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China on May 30.

    The new list includes equipment, software, technology, parts, components, and engines for aviation and space exploration; everything necessary for the production of gas turbines; some equipment and software for the foundry …

  • Ukraine condemns Hungarian Prime Minister's ‘peace mission’ to Moscow following Kyiv visit

    Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has responded to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's trip to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin. This visit by the Hungarian leader came almost immediately after his trip to Kyiv and on the fifth day after Hungary assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

    The Ministry notes that the decision to make this trip was taken by the Hungarian side without prior consultation or coordination with Ukraine. The principle of "no …

  • Latvia to deliver €4 million worth of drones to Ukraine in July as part of major military aid effort

    Ukraine's defense forces are set to receive a substantial shipment of drones from Latvia this July. These drones, worth €4 million, are being produced by Latvian companies to address the evolving needs of Ukrainian military forces on the battlefield.

    Among these are various types of drones, including FPV (First-Person View) drones. Over 2,500 drones from seven Latvian companies will be delivered in stages throughout the month, announced the Latvian Ministry of Defense on 5th July, adding that …