Chinese companies export, Russia kills, while trade between countries hits record €246 billion
Unlike North Korea, Beijing keeps its hands clean, letting companies feed the war machine through dual-use goods.
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Forged in war, built for Europe: Ukraine’s combat-proven arms to join EU defense drive
Under SAFE, Ukraine steps into the joint production with €150 billion in reach.
Putin has received ammo from North Korea. Now he wants soldiers — and Pyongyang is ready to send them in July
Month by month, authoritarian allies deepen their military cooperation.
Russia just gave North Korea the blueprint for Iran’s long-range killer drones, Ukraine’s spy chief says
Ukrainian intelligence chief Budanov confirms Pyongyang will soon make its own Shaheds with Moscow’s full backing.
EU sanctions 25 individuals and 7 entities linked to Lukashenka regime in Belarus
Those targeted are responsible for electoral manipulation, human rights violations, internal repression, and providing military assistance to Russia in its offensive against Ukraine.
WSJ: North Korea boosts weapons supply to Russia amid deepening alliance
Satellite imagery reveals North Korea's massive expansion of weapons production facilities and increased shipments to Russia.
North Korea prepares additional troops and suicide drones for Russia
Seoul's military intelligence indicates Pyongyang's preparations to expand its military support for Russia, including troop rotations, artillery systems, and suicide drones.
Seoul declines Ukrainian request for defense system sales
Ukraine seeks to purchase South Korean weapons, including Cheongung anti-air missiles, but South Korea declines due to trade restrictions.
Ukrainian soldiers receive EOD training in Britain under Operation Interflex
Operation Interflex, led by the UK and NATO allies, trains Ukrainian troops to address the extensive landmine threat, Ukrainian GenStaff says.
Japanese minister discusses North Korean troops in Russia during Ukraine talks
During his 16 November visit to Kyiv, Japanese FM Takeshi Iwaya met Ukraine's President, signed an information security deal, and pledged ongoing support.
South Korea urges UN to demand withdrawal of North Korean troops from Russia
South Korean FM warns UN that Pyongyang's troop deployment jeopardizes peace and breaches Security Council resolutions.
Norway’s € 500 million military aid package to Ukraine to include NASAMS, not only F-16s
The package reportedly includes F-16 fighters, NASAMS air defense systems, and defense industry investment.
Small number of North Korean military already inside Ukraine, US officials told CNN
Two intelligence officials anticipate the number of North Korean soldiers to increase as they complete Russian training and deploy to the frontlines.
South Korean intelligence confirms North Korean troops moved to Russian front lines
South Korea's spy agency reveals North Korean troops and generals may have entered Ukraine battlefields, while Russia provides language training and continues military cooperation.
South Korea to send delegation to Ukraine this week over North Korean troop presence
After briefing the EU Political and Security Committee, the delegation will visit Ukraine to share intelligence and discuss cooperation measures.
South Korean delegation to brief NATO on North Korean troops in Russia
Seoul may also consider sending a monitoring team to Ukraine, and providing Ukraine with weapons.
Ukraine to help Lithuania build RDX explosives factory
The factory construction project, aimed at bolstering the defense capabilities of Ukraine, Lithuania, and the EU, is scheduled to begin in 2025.
UK grants Ukraine £3.5 billion for British-made weapons procurement
A UK trade mission, including government and industry representatives, visited Kyiv to discuss future equipment needs and enhance defense industry collaboration.