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The United States said that China's assistance to the Russian military-industrial complex is "worrisome" and threatened "serious consequences"
U. S. officials warn that China is providing significant assistance to Russia's military-industrial complex, which threatens Ukraine and global security.
White House does not want NATO's role in supporting Ukraine to be strengthened - Kirby
The White House rejects a proposal to place the U. S.-led Ramstein Group, which coordinates arms shipments to Ukraine, under NATO leadership, insisting that the United States retain its leadership role.
Zelenskyy: Russia is preparing to mobilize 300 thousand military for June 1
According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia is preparing to mobilize 300,000 additional troops for a possible new offensive against Ukraine on June 1.
GUR attacked a factory assembling Shaheds in Russia: what is known about this production and what does Tinder have to do with it
Drones attacked the territory of an enterprise located in the city of Elabuga in Tatarstan. The attacked enterprise was engaged in the production of drones.
The owners of Formula 1 bought the MotoGP motorcycle series for 4 billion euros
Liberty Media, which owns Formula 1, buys the MotoGP motorcycle series for 4. 2 billion euros.
Soaring coffee prices are already having an impact - FT
Extreme temperatures and droughts in Southeast Asia have led to lower coffee bean yields in Vietnam and Indonesia, the world's second and third largest producers, sending global coffee futures to near record highs.
Zelensky responds to US response to strikes on Russian refineries
Zelenskiy said that the US reaction to the strikes on Russian energy facilities was not positive.
"This is actually a confession" - Kuleba on russia's veto of sanctions monitoring against the DPRK
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasizes that russia's veto of the UN resolution on the continuation of sanctions monitoring against North Korea confirms military cooperation between moscow and Pyongyang, which is a violation of sanctions.
russia blocks monitoring of sanctions against North Korea at the UN
russia vetoed a UN resolution to extend the mandate of the group monitoring sanctions against North Korea, defying the 13 other Security Council members who supported it.
Shapps calls on Europe to extend duty-free trade with Ukraine to protect it from Russian invasion
Britain calls on Europe to extend duty-free and quota-free imports from Ukraine for most goods to protect Ukraine from Russian invasion.
State Department responds to Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine has struck Russian oil refineries outside its territory, but the United States does not support such strikes and has communicated this long-standing policy to Ukraine.
Solsky: Poland and France's attempts to restrict Ukraine's imports may "prolong the war"
Ukraine's Minister of Agrarian Policy warns that attempts by France and Poland to restrict imports of Ukrainian agricultural products could prolong the war, reducing Ukraine's revenues.
In exchange for weapons, russia starts direct oil supplies to DPRK - Financial Times
russia has begun direct oil supplies to North Korea in violation of UN sanctions, and Pyongyang is providing russia with weapons in return, a barter deal that openly violates sanctions.
Kuleba commented on the information about calls to stop strikes on Russian refineries
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba expressed concern that the actions of Western allies do not match their rhetoric, suggesting that they want Ukraine to fight with its hands tied behind its back by not providing enough weapons.
Baltic leaders call on NATO members to reintroduce conscription - FT
Baltic leaders call on NATO members to reintroduce conscription and significantly increase military spending to Cold War levels to deter potential Russian aggression.
The US and Japan plan to announce the largest update of the security treaty in more than 60 years
The United States and Japan are set to announce the largest update to the security treaty in more than 60 years, which includes restructuring the U. S. military command in Japan and strengthening operational planning and military exercises between the two countries, due to shared concerns about China's influence.
FT: US urges Kyiv to stop strikes on russian refineries. Ukraine says it is fighting with all available capabilities
Deputy Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha Stefanishyna said that despite Washington's calls to limit strikes on russia's energy infrastructure, Kyiv is forced to fight with the resources it has.
FT: EU seeks to circumvent arms ban treaty to support Ukraine
The European Union plans to circumvent the EU Treaty's ban on arms purchases from its budget in order to increase military aid to Ukraine.
Czech initiative on shells for Ukraine: Slovakia and Hungary will not join
Slovakia and Hungary refused to participate in financing a Czech initiative to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine, citing their opposition to the provision of lethal weapons and their belief that the conflict has no military solution.
Rheinmetall says Europe should develop its own analog of the Iron Dome air defense system - FT
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, believes that Europe should create its own version of the Israeli Iron Dome air defense system.
Germany will replenish Taurus stocks in two years if it gives them to Ukraine - media
If Germany gives Ukraine long-range Taurus missiles, it will take about two years to replenish Germany's stockpile.
Draft law on mobilization to provide over 300 thousand recruits - FT
The new mobilization law aims to find more than 300,000 recruits to replace the exhausted soldiers currently on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Financial Times.
European companies have supplied equipment for Putin's friend's LNG project worth half a billion euros to circumvent sanctions - rosmedia
European companies continue to supply equipment for the Arctic LNG 2 project, one of the largest shareholders of which is billionaire Gennady Timchenko, a close friend of Vladimir Putin.
Nord Stream sues insurers to compensate for damage from gas pipeline explosions - Financial Times
Nord Stream is suing insurers for about 400 million euros for refusing to cover the explosions that damaged the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines.
Zelenskyy on Czech initiative on ammunition: there is positive progress
The Czech Republic's initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine from third countries has made positive progress, but a positive result can only be assessed when the appropriate number of shells are delivered to Ukraine, according to President Zelenskyy.
European Commission to propose using profits from Russian assets for Ukraine's defense industry - FT
The European Commission may submit a proposal to use the profits from frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's defense industry.
Macron to talk about ammunition for Ukraine in Prague today
During his visit to Prague, Macron will discuss France's position on the Czech plan to purchase weapons for Ukraine outside of Europe.
Zara returns to Ukraine after a 2-year break - FT
Zara is preparing to reopen 50 of its more than 80 stores in Ukraine, which it closed after Russia's invasion in February 2022.
Argentine President promises platform to support Ukraine in Latin America
Argentina's President Javier Milei plans to hold a Latin American summit in 2024 to support Ukraine as it fights against Russian aggression.
"Made in Ukraine" subsidy program to cost Kyiv over a billion dollars - Financial Times
The "Made in Ukraine" project will prioritize domestic production of military components, weapons, and goods to increase Ukraine's self-sufficiency in the face of delays in foreign aid.