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What Could Tip the Balance in the War in Ukraine?

Russia and Ukraine are engaged in a race to reconstitute and resupply their forces.

The war in Ukraine may not be won outright this year, but the conditions for victory may be set in motion. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

To Bolster Russia's Army, Putin Eases Citizenship Path for Foreign Fighters

Foreigners can acquire Russian citizenship by enlisting in the army during the war in Ukraine.

The fast-track procedure allows for a quicker citizenship process for recruits and their families. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Nepal bans citizens from working in Russia or Ukraine after deaths in military

The government of Nepal has banned its citizens from travelling to Russia or Ukraine for employment after 10 young men were killed and dozens more reported missing while fighting in the Russian military.

Work permits for Russia and Ukraine have been temporarily halted until further arrangements are made to minimize potential risks and losses for Nepali nationals entering these war-ravaged countries. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Ukraine updates: Russia used North Korean missiles, US says DW 01/04/2024

The United States has accused Russia of using North Korean missiles in its invasion of Ukraine.

Russia is expediting the citizenship process for foreign fighters serving in its military. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

Poland Says West Should Respond To Putin In 'Language He Understands'

Moscow admitted to accidentally bombing a village in southern Russia during its attack on Ukraine.

The Russian military launched a barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine, resulting in casualties and damage in two cities. [ more ]

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

EU Sanctions Russia's Largest Diamond Producer

Russian military accidentally bombed a village in Voronezh region during an attack on Ukraine.

No casualties were reported in the village, but four people were killed and nearly 100 injured in Kyiv and Kharkiv. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Putin vows to intensify' strikes on Ukraine after deadly final week of 2023

President Putin announces that Moscow will intensify strikes on military targets in Ukraine following a deadly week of large-scale attacks.

Russian strikes target university and museum, despite Putin's claim to only target military installations.

Ukrainian President Zelenskiy denies Russia's claim of winning the war, stating that Moscow is still suffering heavy battlefield losses. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Balloons Float Over Taiwan Before an Election. Experts See a Sign from China.

Surge in sightings of balloons from China over Taiwan draws attention to potential warning before presidential election.

Balloons do not pose an immediate military menace, but their purpose remains unclear. [ more ]

New York Post

China sent four 'spy balloons' over Taiwan, country's defense ministry says

China launched four "spy balloons" over Taiwan Tuesday - three of which floated near a key air force base - the country's defense ministry said.

www.aljazeera.com

Kim Jong Un tells army to annihilate' South Korea, US if provoked

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered his military to thoroughly annihilate South Korea and the United States if they initiate a military confrontation.

Kim plans to put three more satellites into space and further develop North Korea's weapons arsenal this year. [ more ]

Axios

China's military purge deepens

China's leaders are expanding an anti-corruption campaign targeting power centers within the military, risking instability and a crisis of confidence during a sensitive time in China's foreign relations.

New York Post

OMG science

US military's secretive spaceplane launched on possible higher-orbit mission

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida - The U.S. military's secretive X-37B robot spaceplane blasted off from Florida on Thursday night on its seventh mission, the first launched atop a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket capable of delivering it to a higher orbit than ever before.

Washington Post

Russia's military wives emerge as wild card to Putin's triumphal mood

RIGA, Latvia - The loved ones of the drafted Russian soldiers forced to fight in Ukraine indefinitely have tried everything: They appealed to the Defense Ministry, wrote letters to President Vladimir Putin, met with many officials and even protested publicly.

www.theguardian.com

Ukraine says it has destroyed Russian warship in Crimean port

Ukraine's military has said it has destroyed a Russian landing ship stationed in the Crimean port city of Feodosia, with video footage showing an extensive fire in the port area.

euronews

Kyiv denies Moscow's claim of taking control of Mariinka

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had guaranteed that Russian "assault units" had "completely liberated" this strategic city.

www.aljazeera.com