US intelligence discovered earlier this year that the Russian government planned to assassinate the chief executive of a powerful German arms manufacturer that has been producing artillery shells and military vehicles for Ukraine, according to 5 US and Western officials familiar with the episode. The plot was one of a series of Russian plans to assassinate defence industry executives across Europe who were supporting Ukraine’s war effort, the sources said.
The German government has committed to providing additional military aid to Ukraine, offering ammunition, reconnaissance drones, border patrol vehicles, trucks, and medical supplies. This new package, valued at €1.3 billion, includes 26,000 artillery rounds.
Nepal has protested against Russia’s recruitment of Nepali citizens as mercenaries, revealing that 6 of its nationals have lost their lives serving in the Russian army, with another captured in Ukraine. The Kathmandu government has called on Moscow to cease recruiting.
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to embark on an official visit to the People’s Republic of China, as reported by BelTA on December 3. This visit marks his second meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping this year, following his initial visit in February.
On the night of November 29-30, a significant explosion rocked the Baikal-Amur Mainline within the Severomuysky Tunnel, named after Vladimir Bessolov, situated in Buryatia, Russia. This tunnel serves as a critical railway link connecting Russia and China.
As tensions escalate in the ongoing border blockade orchestrated by Polish truckers, Kyiv is making preparations to evacuate Ukrainian truckers stranded in the chaos. Deputy Infrastructure Minister Serhii Derkach announced the move, citing worsening conditions.
Intercepted communications by Ukraine’s security services unveil secret talks between Russian and Chinese business executives with government ties about constructing an underwater tunnel connecting Russia to Crimea. These talks, are triggered by concerns over Kerch.
In a strong condemnation, Prime Minister Trudeau expressed deep concern over Russia’s brutal and unwarranted invasion of Ukraine. He urged for Russia to be held accountable for its actions, emphasizing the profound impact of the conflict on the most vulnerable populations globally.
The journalistic landscape in Germany faces a seismic shakeup as revelations unfold about Hubert Seipel, an award-winning broadcaster and author, receiving €600,000 from businesses linked to Russian oligarch Alexei A. Mordashov, a well-known Vladimir Putin ally.
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