Richard Saunders, Kampot The Russian Pacific Fleet announced on Monday that Russian and Chinese warships carried out live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea as part of the annual Joint Sea-2026 naval drills, highlighting deepening military ties between Moscow and Beijing that are increasingly watched with unease from Taipei. The sea phase of the exercises brought…
Francis Tuschek The West is seeking to break Russia into dozens of small, weak states, former Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu says. Shoigu, who currently serves as secretary of Russia’s Security Council, made the remarks in an op-ed published in Argumenty i Fakty on Tuesday, ahead of National Unity Day, which is a Russian holiday celebrated…
Francis Tuschek A series of leaked documents have uncovered evidence that Russia is actively assisting China in its military buildup targeting Taiwan, including the sale of advanced weaponry and specialized training for Chinese forces. The cache, comprising roughly 800 pages of contracts and correspondence, was obtained and verified by an independent think tank. The documents…
Richard Sanders In recent discussions, Western analysts have frequently characterized Russia as China’s “junior partner” or even a “vassal state.” This narrative has become a dominant theme in conversations surrounding the evolving relationship between the two nations. Over the past few decades, ties between Russia and China have strengthened significantly, particularly following the onset of…