Trump’s overtures to Moscow were met by increasing attacks in Ukraine, leading to sanctions threats from the president.
A senior Taiwan official pointed to companies in Ukraine including Uber and Microsoft which continued to provide critical services.
Russian troops are collapsing the northern part of the Ukrainian salient in Kursk Oblast after intensified operations in the area that follow the U.S. blocking intelligence sharing with Kyiv, according to the Institute for the Study of War ( ISW ).
The naval drills, which include "striking maritime targets," will "strengthen military mutual trust" between Beijing, Moscow and Tehran, China said.
China’s top diplomat didn’t name the United States directly when warning against the return of the “law of the jungle” at a news conference in Beijing, but his meaning was crystal clear.
Behind the scenes and on-camera, combustible personalities and shifting politics in the U.S. and Europe resulted in decisions on security that could echo for years - including reopening the debate on nuclear weapons.
The Shevchenkivske lithium deposit contains high concentrations of spodumene — the primary lithium-bearing mineral used in battery production. Its reserve is estimated as 13.8 million tonnes of lithium ores. That said, extracting it requires an estimated US$10–20 million in exploration investment before mining can begin.