Mark Rutte warned Trump about the threat to the United States from the alliance of China, Iran and the DPRK in the event of a peace agreement unfavorable for Ukraine. The NATO Secretary General pointed out the risks of the transfer of missile technology between these countries.
KNIISE examined the wreckage of North Korean missiles used by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Poor quality materials, poor welding and rusty metal were found.
The United States has approved the sale of spare parts for the F-16 and radar systems to Taiwan in the amount of 3 385 million. China has protested over the deal and the transit of President Taiwan through the United States.
The US State Department has agreed to sell тай 385 million worth of F16 spare parts and radars to Taiwan. The deal includes fighter jet support and advanced mobile subscriber equipment from General Dynamics.
The Chinese and Russian military conducted the ninth Joint Strategic Air Patrol over the Sea of Japan. The operation is part of the annual cooperation plan between the Armed Forces of the two countries.
China has launched an investigation into Defense Minister Dongjun on suspicion of corruption. This is the third consecutive head of the Chinese defense ministry who has been under investigation for corruption.
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry spotted a Chinese balloon at an altitude of 10,000 meters, 111 km from the port of Keelung. The incident is seen as part of China's pressure campaign ahead of the presidential election.
Russia has fired about 60 North Korean KN-23 missiles at Ukraine since the beginning of the year. The missiles contained components from nine Western manufacturers, including the United States, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.
The price of gold rose to $2688 per ounce, posting its biggest weekly gain in 13 months due to geopolitical tensions. Investors prefer safe-haven assets, while European stocks show a slight increase.
Taiwan explained that military assistance to Ukraine is a “sensitive issue” because of its relations with China. The country provides humanitarian aid through neighboring states and has joined Western sanctions against russia.
Lloyd Austin confirmed that his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun, rejected the possibility of a meeting in Vientiane. The refusal to engage in dialogue raises concerns about tensions between the US and China.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Russian aggression in Ukraine. The leaders of the world's two largest economies discussed the principles of peaceful coexistence and strategic partnership.
Andriy Sybiga demonstrated a fragment of the KN-23 missile used by the russian federation to attack Ukraine at the UN Security Council. KFI experts confirmed the use of DPRK missiles in the attack on November 13.
The Philippines and the United States signed an agreement to share military intelligence and build a coordination center. The GSOMIA pact will allow countries to securely share classified military information.
At the APEC summit, Biden urged Xi Jinping to persuade North Korea not to provide military assistance to Russia. The leaders also agreed on human control over nuclear weapons without the use of artificial intelligence.
During the November 13 attack, russia used North Korean KN-23/24 ballistic missiles. KFI experts identified specific features of these weapons, including atypical welding and a unique metal composition.
The PRC publishes an updated map of Sansha with new designations for the Paracel and Spratly areas. These areas are the subject of territorial disputes between China and five neighboring countries.
The US and Chinese presidents will meet on November 16 at the APEC summit in Lima to discuss key issues of cooperation. Topics include military contacts, China's support for Russia, cyberattacks, and human rights.
Taiwan has transferred surplus batteries of HAWK anti-aircraft missile systems to Ukraine. HAWK systems can make up almost a third of Ukraine's air defense forces.
The CSI Semiconductor index rose 6% after the US banned TSMC's advanced chips from being shipped to China. This may accelerate the development of China's own semiconductor production.
The GUR reports that half of the 2,000 UAVs launched by Russia in October were decoy drones.
French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecorneuil signs documents for the transfer of about 10 SCALP missiles to Ukraine. France continues to provide military support and training to the Ukrainian military.
The United States has officially banned Taiwanese company TSMC from exporting microchips for artificial intelligence to China. The ban applies to chips produced by a more advanced process and related to AI devices.
KFI experts found that the russian X-69 missile was made from components of various types of weapons. Foreign parts from the United States, Germany, Taiwan, China and Malaysia were found in the missile.
The Taiwanese Coast Guard has introduced a reward program for information about Chinese military vessels in its waters. The authorities explain this by the limited resources for monitoring and China's growing military activity in the region.
China has officially recognized Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election and expressed its readiness for cooperation. Beijing is concerned about the possible reintroduction of trade tariffs that Trump promised to impose during the campaign.
Polina Bugrova and Yevheniya Kantemir won silver medals in doubles at the BWF World Tour tournament in Saarbrücken. This is the first medal in the Ukrainians' career at this level of competition.
Taiwan has completely stopped supplying machine tools to Russia and increased fines for sanctions violations by 15 times. Exporters are required to specify the final recipient to prevent shipments via third countries.
Taiwan spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, near the island. The activity comes a few days before the US presidential election.
American officials are concerned about Elon Musk's communication with putin because of Musk's access to classified information. Musk has a high level of security access due to SpaceX's contracts with the US government.
