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Former Russian General Proclaims Putin's Army 'Weary' Amid Alleged Munitions Deficit
A former high-ranking military official from Russia has recently shed light on the beleaguered state of the country's armed forces, following the contested occupation of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Vladimir Putin's military, he claims, is significantly strained and grappling with a serious shortage of ammunition. 
A former high-ranking military official from Russia has recently shed light on the beleaguered state of the country's armed forces, following the contested occupation of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Vladimir Putin's military, he claims, is significantly strained and grappling with a serious shortage of ammunition. -
Russia Quashes Alleged 'Ukrainian Nationalists' Invasion, Amidst Continuing Conflict and Denials
On Tuesday, Russia declared that it had defeated and killed a considerable number of purported "Ukrainian nationalists" who had trespassed into Russian territory, marking a significant surge in the ongoing conflict, now 15 months old. 
On Tuesday, Russia declared that it had defeated and killed a considerable number of purported "Ukrainian nationalists" who had trespassed into Russian territory, marking a significant surge in the ongoing conflict, now 15 months old. -
Russian Forces Claim Bakhmut after Bloody Nine-Month Battle: A Pyrrhic Victory?
The 300-day siege of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian salt-mining city, by Russian forces has reportedly resulted in over 100,000 casualties and an advancement of merely 60 feet per day, adding a grim narrative to Russia's military operations. 
The 300-day siege of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian salt-mining city, by Russian forces has reportedly resulted in over 100,000 casualties and an advancement of merely 60 feet per day, adding a grim narrative to Russia's military operations. -
Taiwan Arms F-16V Squadrons with US Missiles Amid Mounting Tensions
In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. 
In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. -
China Censures G7 Summit's Stance, Labels It 'Anti-China Workshop'
China has issued strong criticism of the recent G7 summit, labeling it an "anti-China workshop". This response follows declarations by the G7 singling out China on several issues including Taiwan, nuclear weapons, economic coercion, and human rights. 
China has issued strong criticism of the recent G7 summit, labeling it an "anti-China workshop". This response follows declarations by the G7 singling out China on several issues including Taiwan, nuclear weapons, economic coercion, and human rights. -
Vietnam Chides China and Philippines Over Actions in South China Sea
Vietnam has expressed strong criticism against recent activities by a Chinese research vessel and the Philippine coast guard in the contested South China Sea, charging both countries with infringing upon its sovereign rights. 
Vietnam has expressed strong criticism against recent activities by a Chinese research vessel and the Philippine coast guard in the contested South China Sea, charging both countries with infringing upon its sovereign rights. -
Valuation Down by a Third! Shein Raises Another $2 Billion, Valued at $66 Billion, Aims for 40% Revenue Growth this Year
Amid a worsening macroeconomic environment, a drop in valuation, and challenges from Temu, fast-fashion newcomer Shein faces increased uncertainty. 
Amid a worsening macroeconomic environment, a drop in valuation, and challenges from Temu, fast-fashion newcomer Shein faces increased uncertainty. -
Ex-British PM Truss Champions Taiwan, Challenges Western 'Appeasement' of China
In a bold move that risks straining UK-China relations, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will champion Taiwan's democratic sovereignty and criticize Western appeasement of China in a speech during her visit to the self-governed island. 
In a bold move that risks straining UK-China relations, former British Prime Minister Liz Truss will champion Taiwan's democratic sovereignty and criticize Western appeasement of China in a speech during her visit to the self-governed island. -
India-Russia Negotiations on Rupee-Based Trade Settlements Suspended
India and Russia have halted their efforts to establish bilateral trade settlements in rupees after several months of unsuccessful negotiations. Moscow remains unconvinced about holding rupees in its reserves, according to two Indian government officials and a source with direct knowledge of the situation. 
India and Russia have halted their efforts to establish bilateral trade settlements in rupees after several months of unsuccessful negotiations. Moscow remains unconvinced about holding rupees in its reserves, according to two Indian government officials and a source with direct knowledge of the situation. -
US Accused by Russia of Orchestrating Drone Attack on Kremlin; Ukrainian Cities Targeted
On Thursday, Russia claimed that the United States was responsible for a drone attack on the Kremlin, allegedly intended to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched combat drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv. 
On Thursday, Russia claimed that the United States was responsible for a drone attack on the Kremlin, allegedly intended to assassinate President Vladimir Putin. Meanwhile, Russian forces launched combat drone strikes against Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv.
