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North Korea expands plant making missile used by Russia in Ukraine - Reuters

North Korea expands plant making missile used by Russia in Ukraine - Reuters

Satellite images revealed the expansion of the “February 11th factory” in the DPRK, where KN-23 missiles are produced. These missiles are used by Russian troops in Ukraine, although both countries deny the transfer of weapons.

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Russia expands production capacity for solid fuel rocket engines-IISS

Russia expands production capacity for solid fuel rocket engines-IISS

IISS reports on a large-scale expansion of Russia's capacity to produce solid-fuel rocket engines at five sites. This could allow Russia to replenish its arsenal of missiles for war against Ukraine and threaten NATO.

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Russia has a secret attack drone project in China - Reuters

Russia has a secret attack drone project in China - Reuters

Russia has launched a weapons program in China to develop and produce long-range attack drones for use in the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports, citing two European intelligence agency sources and documents.

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Russia reinforces Kursk region, pulls in equipment - Reuters

Russia reinforces Kursk region, pulls in equipment - Reuters

Russia deploys additional troops and equipment to the Kursk region in response to the unexpected invasion of Ukrainian forces. Anti-terrorist measures are introduced in the border regions, including possible relocation of residents.

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The Economist: Ukraine has turned Crimea into a source of depletion of Russian resources

The Economist: Ukraine has turned Crimea into a source of depletion of Russian resources

On the eve of the appearance of the first F-16 fighters, Ukraine is conducting an active campaign to eliminate the Russian air defense network in the occupied Crimea. Analysts say that the Ukrainians systematically make Crimea " unsuitable for the presence of Russian troops there.

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Plant in Tatarstan plans to produce 6,000 Shaheds annually - media

Plant in Tatarstan plans to produce 6,000 Shaheds annually - media

A Russian plant in Tatarstan plans to produce 6,000 Iranian Shahed strike and reconnaissance drones annually, involving students from Africa in the production process.

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A russian aircraft manufacturer is buying back its own products in Asia and Africa, spending hundreds of millions of dollars

A russian aircraft manufacturer is buying back its own products in Asia and Africa, spending hundreds of millions of dollars

During the two years of the full-scale war, the russian aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev imported about $420 million worth of its own products from foreign partners to be able to accelerate production of Su-30 fighters and other military aircraft.

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Despite thousands of lost tanks, russia has enough equipment for three more years of war - Reuters

Despite thousands of lost tanks, russia has enough equipment for three more years of war - Reuters

According to the International Institute for Strategic Studies, russia has lost about three thousand tanks since the start of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but its stockpile of equipment is still sufficient for a long war.

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France does not want to politicize the Summer Olympics in Paris - Politico

France does not want to politicize the Summer Olympics in Paris - Politico

Paris is preparing to host the 2024 Summer Olympics in less than 200 days. Organizers are seeking to keep the event focused on sport, while recognizing the tense geopolitical context, which is considered the most dangerous since the end of the Cold War.

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