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“We assess that between early- to mid-October, North Korea moved at least 3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia,” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said. “We assess that these soldiers traveled by ship from the Wonsan area in North Korea to Vladivostok, Russia. “We are seeing evidence that that there are North Korean troops that have gone to Russia,” Austin told reporters traveling with him in Rome on Wednesday. A senior administration official said earlier Wednesday that the training of North Korean soldiers and possible preparation to send them to find to Ukraine is a sign of serious desperation on Russia’s part. Meanwhile, South Korea’s spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, said Friday that North Korea has shipped 1,500 soldiers, including special forces fighters, to Russia for training.

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The United States, Ukraine and South Korea say that North Korean troops were dispatched to Russia for training with the aim of being deployed to Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russia's President Vladimir Putin after signing a comprehensive strategic partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea on June 19, 2024. “We are developing scenarios to understand the potential impacts North Korea and Russia’s actions could have on us,” the government official said. The arrangement could also help North Korea gain real-world intelligence on the functioning of its weaponry. Soldiers march in a parade for the 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding day in Pyongyang, North Korea, on September 9, 2018.

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☆ Russia says it has no intention of abandoning Iran as it faces Israel's wrath
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-23 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Alexander Shcherbak | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Kremlin said it has no intention of abandoning Iran as it faces a widely-expected direct attack from Israel. He did not directly answer whether Iran had asked Russia for support against Israel. Peskov told CNBC that Russia "maintains a dialogue with all parties involved in the conflict in the Middle East." Russia and Iran's 'strategic' dealTo see just how Russia could look to support Iran, all eyes are now on the BRICS summit that's taking place in Kazan, southwestern Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) shakes hands with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) during their meeting, October 11, 2024, in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

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☆ Kherson: Russia is deliberately attacking civilians with drones, residents say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Lauren Kent | Kosta Gak | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN —In the city of Kherson, southern Ukraine, civilians have started to hope for heavy rain – the only weather conditions that prevent Russian drones from flying overhead, they say. Today, the threat of occupation still looms just across the river, where Russian military positions are literally within sight. Difficult to combatThe frequency of the attacks and the drones’ small size make them difficult for Ukrainian forces to thwart. Russia has been repeatedly accused of targeting Ukrainian civilians by Kyiv, its Western allies, the International Criminal Court and the United Nations. On Monday, an ambulance was hit in a Russian drone strike on an urban area of Kherson, injuring two paramedics.

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☆ Ukraine's deep strikes on ammo depots and weapons factories across Russia aim to weaken its war machine
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Jake Epstein | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Ukrainian drones hit an ammo depot at a Russian airbase and a weapons factory over the weekend. These marked Ukraine's latest deep strikes targeting a key military facility inside Russia. US officials and war analysts have said this campaign will complicate Russian operations in Ukraine. The strike operations demonstrated Kyiv's long reach as it targets key military facilities inside Russia. Ukraine said it also produces guided glide bombs, the highly destructive weapons Russia has used to wreak havoc on Ukrainian troop positions and civilians.

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☆ Russia's friendship with North Korea may have backfired
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin share a toast at a banquet table North Korean State MediaRussia's dangerous new allianceFor decades, South Korea has been in an uneasy standoff with its isolated and authoritarian neighbor, North Korea. AdvertisementRussia formed a new military alliance with North Korea to secure badly needed ammunition from North Korean stockpiles for its faltering campaign in Ukraine. South Korea is increasingly concerned about the technological capabilities and security guarantees North Korea has likely gained from Russia in return. Russia, previously a backer of sanctions designed to curtail North Korea's nuclear program, is now helping North Korea evade them. South Korea says it could arm UkraineIn response to Russia's strengthened relationship with North Korea, South Korea is threatening to arm Ukraine in its battle against the Russian invasion.

Persons: —, Georgiy Zinoviev, Yoon Suk, Zinoviev, Dmitry Peskov, Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, Ellen Kim, Russia's, Joe Biden, Kim Hong Kyun Organizations: Kremlin, Service, Russia, Korean, Korean State Media, Bloomberg, Center for Strategic, International Studies, ROK, South Korea's National Security Council, South, New York Times, Korea's Locations: Korea, North, Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, South Korea, US, Seoul, Asia, East Asia, Moscow, Russian, It's, South

☆ North Korea sending troops into Ukraine could supercharge an already-close partnership with Russia
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-22 | by ( Mia Jankowicz | Hannah Abraham | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

South Korea says 1,500 North Korean troops have been sent to aid Russia in its war in Ukraine. They also said that North Korean troops could find themselves little more than cannon fodder. Other experts said North Korean troops would experience the roughest end of Russia's notoriously brutal military hierarchy, which marks some as expendable. "The grim reality is that the North Korean troops will likely simply be cannon fodder for Russia," said Edward Howell, a North Korea expert at the University of Oxford. AdvertisementHoare also pointed to the risk of North Korean troops defecting, which would loom over any deployment.

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☆ Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support ahead of U.S. election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Monday, in a show of solidarity with Kyiv just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of Western support. “We’re going to continue to support Ukraine in its efforts to defend its sovereign territory,” Austin told reporters travelling with him to Ukraine. Trump has signaled he would be more reluctant than Biden to continue to support Ukraine, which could deprive Kyiv of its biggest military and financial backer. “I’ve seen bipartisan support for Ukraine over the last 2-1/2 years, and I fully expect that we’ll continue to see the bipartisan support from Congress,” he said. Even with billions of dollars worth of U.S. military support, including the provision of F-16 fighter jets, Abrams tanks and more, Ukraine faces a tough fight ahead.

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☆ Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Ukraine amid Russian gains and imminent US election
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN —Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning, as the future of US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance of the imminent US presidential election and as Russia continues to make small but steady gains on the battlefield. “It’s been absolutely remarkable that Ukraine has been able to do what it’s done,” Austin told reporters. Ukraine has prevented Russian President Vladimir Putin from achieving “one single strategic objective” during the war, Austin said Sunday. China also continues to be a “critical enabler” of Russia’s war effort, the NATO official said. Ukraine has more sophisticated weaponry thanks to the West, which could give the country a strategic edge, the defense official said.

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☆ Iran aided Russia against Ukraine. Now it needs to call in the favor
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Holly Ellyatt | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Russia is unlikely to offer military intervention against Israel on behalf of the Iranians, Saab said, given it is already "too bogged down in Ukraine." In return for Iran's support, Russia has bolstered Iran's military capabilities in several areas, they noted: "Iran has made notable progress in acquiring advanced conventional weaponry from Russia, allowing it to achieve some of its defense officials' long-standing goals. Iranian protesters shout anti-Israeli slogans while burning an Israeli flag in a celebration for Iran's missile attack against Israel, in Tehran, Iran, on October 1, 2024. That shared antipathy toward the U.S. and desire to create a "new world order" are what largely binds Iran and Russia. Russia cannot — and will not — save Iran in its confrontation with Israel and the United States," he noted.

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Israel, Bilal Y, They've, Saab, It's, Karim Sadjadpour, Nicole Grajewski, Su, John Kirby, Morteza, Mikhail Svetlov, Bashar al, Nikita Smagin, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Organizations: Getty, CNBC, Saab, North Africa, Israel, Kremlin, Carnegie Endowment, International Peace, Security, Ukraine, Nurphoto, United, Base, Russian International Affairs Council, Saudi Arabian Crown, Royal, Anadolu Locations: Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, Iran, Ukraine, Tehran, Russia, Islamic Republic, East, United States, Russian, U.S, Ukrainian, Gaza, Lebanon, Israel, Iranian, Yemen, Syria, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Syria's, Moscow, Saudi, Al Yamamah, Riyadh

☆ Ukraine is making a new drone called Sting that flies faster than 100 mph to kill Russia's Iranian Shahed drones: report
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementUkrainian drone maker Wild Hornets is developing an interceptor designed to counter Russia's Shahed-136 loitering munitions, The Telegraph reported. Wild Hornets did not respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider. Russia announced in September that it was planning to increase drone production by 10 times, putting it at 1.4 million drones yearly. Ukraine, on the other hand, said it can now make 4 million drones per year. Its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said in October that local defense firms were already contracted to build 1.5 million drones, but did not say what kind.

Persons: It's, —, Sting, it's, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Organizations: Telegraph, Sting, Service, Hornets, Ukrainian, Wild Hornets, Business Locations: Ukrainian, Iranian, Russia, Ukraine, Zala, Kyiv, Tehran, Moscow

☆ BRICS: The West wants Putin isolated. A major summit he’s hosting shows he’s far from alone
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Simone Mccarthy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was expected to join but canceled his trip after suffering an injury at home. “This BRICS summit is really a gift (for Putin),” said Alex Gabuev, director of the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center in Berlin. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, then-Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose as they arrive for the BRICS summit in Brasilia in November 2019. While BRICS is primarily geared toward economic collaboration, its meeting last year took place in the shadow of the war in Ukraine. The gathering in Kazan also gives Putin ample opportunity for one-on-one facetime with his fellow BRICS leaders and other friendly dignitaries in attendance.

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☆ The US can 'ill afford' another war now its rivals are teaming up so well, US general says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Tom Porter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

The US can "ill afford" another war if conflict breaks out in East Asia, Gen. Charles Flynn warned. From the Middle East to Russia, authoritarian regimes are challenging US power. AdvertisementThe US Army's outgoing top commander in the Pacific region has warned that the US can "ill afford" another war because its military is vastly overstretched. "There's a limited regional war going on in the Middle East. We can ill afford another limited regional war in Asia.

Persons: Charles Flynn, —, North Korea —, Flynn, Russia's, Kim Jong, Russia's Vladimir Putin, GAVRIIL GRIGOROV, Kathryn Levantovscaia, Stephen Sklenka, haven't, Raphael Cohen Organizations: Service, Defense, —, Washington DC, North, Bloomberg, Observatory, Getty, Forward Defense, Atlantic Council, NATO, Sydney Morning Herald, RAND Corporation, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Locations: East Asia, East, Russia, — Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Taiwan, Europe, Asia, Ukraine, Pyongyang, United States, Stockholm

☆ The West is trying to starve the wrong part of Russia's war machine, defense experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-20 | by ( Michael Peck | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Russian artillery depends on a complex supply chain vulnerable to sanctions, defense experts say. Each company has its own supply chain of subcontractors, such as factories that make special steel. Current Western sanctions tend to be too broad and sporadic to cripple Russian defense production. A better approach would be a mixture of economic sanctions and diplomatic pressure focused on Russia's artillery supply chain, concluded the report. AdvertisementNonetheless, sanctions might ultimately prove to be a more effective approach than trying to destroy Russian artillery in combat.

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☆ Putin says Zelenskyy's nuclear comments were a 'dangerous act of provocation' at meeting with BRICS group journalists
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to Volodymyr Zelenskyy's nuclear comments. The Ukrainian president had suggested that Kyiv would seek nuclear weapons if it could not join NATO. AdvertisementRussian President Vladimir Putin has said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comments about nuclear weapons earlier this week were a "dangerous act of provocation." Advertisement"Either Ukraine will have nuclear weapons and that will be our protection or we should have some sort of alliance. Responding to Zelenskyy's comments on Friday, Putin said: "Any step in this direction will meet an adequate response."

Persons: Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelenskyy's, Zelenskyy, —, Putin, Mark Rutte Organizations: NATO, Service, European, United Locations: Brussels, Budapest, Ukraine, Russia, Brazil, India, China, South Africa, Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia

The North Korean troops are thought to be receiving training before being sent to the frontline in Ukraine, in what is thought to be a clear sign of the ever warming relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. The soldiers are thought to be speaking in Korean although the low quality audio prevented their discussions from being fully understood. Upon arriving in Russia, the North Korean recruits have been asked to fill out a questionnaire providing their sizing for hats, headgear, uniforms, and shoes. A copy of the questionnaire North Korean soldiers filled out after arriving in Russia, providing their sizing for hats, headgear, uniforms, and shoes. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had repeatedly sounded the alarm regarding Russia and North Korea’s deepening alliance, telling a NATO summit this week that “thousands” of North Korean troops were on their way to Russia.

Persons: Volodymyr Zelensky, ” Zelensky Organizations: CNN, North, South Korea’s National Intelligence Service, Ukrainian, Ukrainian Center for Strategic Communication, Information Security, North Korean, Security, NATO Locations: Russia’s, Ukraine, Moscow, Pyongyang, Russia, China, Russian, Korea, North, United States, South

☆ Russia weighs fighter jet and missile deals that would expand Iran's military power
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Paul Iddon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Advanced air defenses and anti-ship cruise missiles may also be on the table. Iran has ordered Su-35 fighters and also wants S-400 Triumf air defenses to, among other things, face Israel's superior missiles and air force. If all these deals do go forward, they would enhance the military capabilities of Iran and its allied militias. While the type of equipment was not specified, it could be the S-400 Iran has long sought. Iran is seeking Russia's S-400 air defenses.

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☆ Video appears to show North Korean soldiers gearing up for Ukraine war at a Russian military training base
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Ukraine has released a video it says shows North Korean troops in Russia. AdvertisementA new video released by the Ukrainian government's Center for Strategic Communication and Information Security appears to show North Korean soldiers at a Russian military base. Exclusive - Newly obtained footage from Russia's Sergievsky Training Ground showing North Korean troops being outfitted in Russian gear in preparation for deployment to Ukraine. AdvertisementThe NIS said that North Korean soldiers were being transported from the North on Russian navy ships and that around 1,500 North Korean special forces troops were already in Russia. Should North Korean troops' involvement in the conflict be confirmed, it would mark North Korea's first major involvement in a war since the Korean War in 1950-1953.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, We've, Mark Rutte, Rutte, Pat Ryder Organizations: Ukrainian government's Center, Strategic Communication, Information Security, Service, South Korea's National Intelligence Service, Korean, NATO, Ukraine, Pentagon Locations: Ukraine, Russia, Russian, Korea, Brussels, North Korea

☆ North Korean troops in Russia readying for combat in Ukraine war, S.Korea says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

SEOUL — North Korea has shipped 1,500 special forces troops to Russia’s far east for training and acclimatizing at local military bases and will likely be deployed for combat in the war in Ukraine, South Korea’s spy agency said on Friday. South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) also said it had been working with Ukrainian intelligence service and had used facial recognition artificial intelligence technology to identify North Korean officers in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region supporting Russian forces firing North Korean missiles. Earlier, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called an unscheduled security meeting with key intelligence, military and national security officials to discuss North Korean troops’ involvement in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Yoon’s office said. Yoon’s office said South Korea, together with its allies, has been closely tracking North Korea’s troop dispatch to Russia from the initial stages. South Korea will respond to the North’s activities with all available means, it added, without elaborating on what actions it might take.

Persons: Yoon Suk Organizations: Korea’s National Intelligence Service, Korean, South, Ukraine Locations: SEOUL, North Korea, Ukraine, South, Ukraine’s Donetsk, Russian, Korea, Russia, North, South Korea, Washington

☆ North Korea to send thousands of troops to aid Russian forces in Ukraine war, South Korea's spy agency says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Rebecca Rommen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

North Korea is set to send thousands of troops to aid Russia in the Ukraine war, South Korea's spy agency has said. South Korea's National Intelligence Service made the announcement on Friday, Yonhap news agency reported. AdvertisementNorth Korea is set to send thousands of troops to aid Russia in its war in Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said, per Yonhap news agency. If confirmed, it would be the North's first major involvement in a war since the Korean War in 1950-1953. Business Insider has contacted South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, NATO, and the UK Ministry of Defence for comment.

Persons: —, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, We've, Zelenskyy, Pat Ryder, Ryder, Mark Rutte Organizations: Korea's National Intelligence Service, Korean, Service, Pentagon, NATO, Business, South Korea's Ministry of National Defense, UK Ministry of Defence Locations: Korea, Russia, Ukraine, South, North Korea

☆ US election looms over NATO discussions to Trump-proof Ukraine aid
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Natasha Bertrand | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

NATO officials say they are preparing for the US to take on a lesser role. “I’m very worried,” the NATO official said. But that mechanism, known as NATO Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine, is not yet fully operational and won’t be for several more months, another NATO official said on Friday. Russia alone is producing around 3 million munitions per year, while NATO collectively is producing less than 2 million annually, NATO officials said on Thursday. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he was confident the alliance “will not lose” its unity when it comes to Ukraine.

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☆ Israel's Sinwar video shows the chilling reach of battlefield drones
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Matthew Loh | Mia Jankowicz | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Only 13 years ago, the world learned of what were Muammar Gaddafi's last few moments through shaky video filmed on cellphones. Small drones are a critical feature of combat in Ukraine, where they've been used for battlefield observation and attack. The hovering quality of the Sinwar video indicates it was likely filmed by a quadcopter. AdvertisementThe astounding wealth of drone-fed intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance has made more of the battlefield visible than ever before. Nonetheless, technological advances mean that drones watching the battlefield will be a ubiquitous feature of future wars, a looming threat to ground troops and fleeing leaders.

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☆ One of Russia's biggest automakers said it's struggling under Western sanctions after frontline complaints that its vehicles are falling apart
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Russian automaker Sollers is under fire over reports that its cars are breaking down along the war front. In response on Thursday, Sollers blamed Western sanctions for forcing it to switch suppliers quickly. AdvertisementA Russian contractor providing SUVs and pick-up trucks to Moscow's troops blamed Western sanctions on Thursday amid criticism that its vehicles were arriving in poor condition. The Russian automaker's recent blaming of Western sanctions is a reversal of its statements in September 2023, when it dismissed being blacklisted by the US Treasury Department. Sollers had told Russian media it did not foresee a significant impact as it already restructured its supply chain to prepare for the restrictions.

Persons: Sollers, —, UAZ, Dmitry Rogozin, Rogozin, he's, He's, Gazeta.RU Organizations: Service, Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, NATO, Telegram, Business, Ford Motor Company, Mazda, US Treasury Department, European Union Locations: Russian, Ulyanovsk, Moscow, Ukraine, Roscosmos, Michigan, Russia, Vladivostok, Sollers

☆ Ukraine: North Korea is sending 12,000 troop to aid Russia’s war, South Korea intelligence says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Story Associated Press | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Seoul, South Korea AP —South Korean intelligence has found that North Korea has dispatched 12,000 troops including special operation forces to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, news reports said Friday, a development that could bring a third country into the war and intensify a standoff between North Korea and the West. North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest militaries in the world, but it lacks actual combat experience. Many experts question how much the North Korean troop dispatch would help Russia, citing North Korea’s outdated equipment and shortage of battle experiences. The statement said participants of the meeting agreed that North Korea’s troop dispatch poses a grave security threat to South Korea and the international community. Outside officials and experts say North Korea in exchange possibly received badly needed food and economic aid and technology assistance aimed at upgrading Kim’s nuclear-armed military.

Persons: Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin, Yoon Suk Yeol, Dmitry Peskov, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, we’ve, ” Zelenskyy, Mark Rutte Organizations: South Korea AP — South, National Intelligence Service, NIS, North, NATO Locations: Seoul, South Korea, Korea, Ukraine, North Korea, Korean, Russia, Pyongyang, Russian, Ukrainian, Donetsk, Moscow

☆ US imposes first sanctions on Chinese firms for making weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Nectar Gan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

But in an announcement Thursday, the US Treasury Department accused the Chinese firms of direct involvement in arms supplies to Moscow. The Chinese companies had collaborated with Russian defense firms in the production of Moscow’s “Garpiya series” long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, the department said in a statement. “The Garpiya has been deployed by Russia in its brutal war against Ukraine, destroying critical infrastructure and causing mass casualties,” it said. “We have seen for some time Chinese companies providing components to Russian companies that Russian companies then use to turn into machinery, weapons, other components that Russia could use in its war,” State Department spokesman Matthew Miller told reporters Thursday. In the latest sign of their deepening alignment, Chinese and Russian defense officials vowed to strengthen their cooperation during meetings in Beijing last week.

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