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Taiwan halts machinery exports to Russia
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 …
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First clashes between Ukrainian Forces and North Korean soldiers reported in Russia's Kursk Region
In Russia's Kursk region, initial skirmishes have occurred between Ukrainian forces and North Korean soldiers, Suspilne reports, citing intelligence sources. According to these sources, major confrontations have "not yet begun."
Notably, Andrey Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation with Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, previously mentioned that North Korean troops have engaged with Ukrainian soldiers in the Kursk area.
Just days ago, Ukrainian President …
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Russia's Su-57 makes debut at airshow China 2024
For the first time, Russia's fifth-generation Su-57 fighter will participate in the Airshow China 2024, hosted in Zhuhai from November 12-17. The jet has already landed at the venue, capturing significant attention from local media and the public.
Apart from its testing in Syria, this marks the debut of the Su-57 at an international event. Designed for multi-role operations, the aircraft can engage both aerial and ground or sea targets.
With an ability to track up to 60 targets and attack 16 …
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Lightning Strike-24: NATO's largest artillery exercises begin in Finland
In an event set to underscore NATO's military clout, the largest artillery exercises in Europe, dubbed Lightning Strike-24, commenced in Finland on Monday, November 4. They form part of the Dynamic Front-25 series, being conducted across five European nations—Finland, Estonia, Germany, Romania, and Poland—as reported by Finnish broadcaster Yle.
Scheduled to run across Rovajärvi and Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland until November 28, the exercises will feature approximately 3,600 military personnel, …
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Ukraine and Russia engage in secret diplomatic talks for potential war settlement: German newspaper reports
Ukraine and Russia are involved in confidential negotiations discussing potential compromises to end the war, as reported by German newspaper Die Zeit, citing its own sources. The main discussion topics include halting strikes on energy infrastructure, prisoner exchanges, the return of illegally taken Ukrainian children, and reviving the grain deal.
The article notes the talks have occurred in various locations around the globe, including Copenhagen, Kyiv, Malta, Davos, and Jeddah in Saudi …