Tony Hu, the former representative of Raytheon in Taiwan, confirmed the transfer of Taiwanese Hawk systems to Kyiv, facilitated by the Worldwide Warehouse mechanism.

On November 4th, Tony Hu, a former spokesperson for the American defense company Raytheon in Taiwan, revealed that Taiwanese MIM-23 Hawk medium-range surface-to-air missile systems were indirectly supplied to Ukraine, reported Hu on the Taiwanese YouTube channel 打臉名嘴.

According to Hu, these systems have performed effectively in …

Ukraine's armed forces are considering a massive strategical move amid Russian pressure by recruiting between 160,000 to 500,000 soldiers, unveiling contrasting estimates of military needs while keeping certain figures a military secret. The recent calls for ramping up military technology advantages have notably dwindled, despite the decisive edge modern aviation, missiles, and rocket artillery could provide against the Russians. The focus has shifted towards resolving territorial issues with …

In the aftermath of a reported attack on a Rosgvardiya (the National Guard) convoy on October 24 in the village of Petropavlovskaya, Grozny region, Chechnya, law enforcement agencies have allegedly resumed systematic crackdowns, states Memorial Center.

Following the incident, Rosgvardiya, accompanied by Ministry of Internal Affairs officials, began door-to-door operations, checking residents' documents and searching for unregistered individuals in homes across nearby settlements. Men deemed …

Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs announced a complete halt of exports of machinery that could potentially serve military enterprises in Russia. This action comes as a response to recent media investigations which spotlighted such deliveries.

As part of these tightened export controls, penalties for initial violations of sanctions against Russia and Belarus have been significantly increased, ramping up to 1 million Taiwanese dollars (approximately USD 31,100). Additionally, the ministry …

In a recent announcement during a special ceremony for the presentation of credentials to new foreign ambassadors at the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin reiterated Russia's willingness to engage in talks with Ukraine. He emphasized that Russia "is not only ready for negotiations but has actively participated in them."

Putin also acknowledged the pressure exerted on Russia by BRICS countries, urging the Kremlin to end the conflict. His statement coincided with the U.S. presidential election day, yet …