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Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage
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Cotton fields in Ukraine? Yes, to tackle global gunpowder shortage

As Ukraine battles Russian aggression, it faces a critical ammunition shortage, with artillery shell demand far outstripping supply. This scarcity of gunpowder, a key component, is bottlenecking production—a global issue affecting even NATO allies. Modern artillery depends on smokeless powder, primarily nitrocellulose derived from cotton fibers. China, the main source of this cotton, stands accused […]
Ukraine destroys Russian Tu-134 military leadership aircraft
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Ukraine destroys Russian Tu-134 military leadership aircraft

Ukraine destroyed a Russian Tu-134 military transport aircraft belonging to Russia’s 117th Military Transport Aviation Regiment on the night of 12-13 October, according to Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR). Ukraine targets aircraft like the Tu-134 because it is used for transporting high-ranking Russian military officials, making it a strategic asset in Russia’s command and control […]
ISW: North Korean military aid could allow Putin to avoid
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ISW: North Korean military aid could allow Putin to avoid mobilization

The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on 16 October that Russia may leverage its recent strategic partnership agreement with North Korea to bolster its military forces without resorting to massive mobilization. This assessment comes after Ukrainian intelligence reports claiming the formation of a 3,000-strong North Korean battalion within the Russian 11th Airborne […]
Ukrainian companies MHP and Avangardco top Europe’s 2024 poultry and
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Ukrainian companies MHP and Avangardco top Europe’s 2024 poultry and egg production rankings

On 18 October 2024, Ukrainian agribusiness giants MHP and Avangardco were named the largest poultry and egg producers in Europe by WATTPoultry International, as reported by Liga. Ukraine’s agribusiness sector faces severe disruption from Russia’s ongoing invasion, affecting farming, production, and exports. Despite over 30% of arable land being in combat zones, Ukraine remains a […]
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 969: France backs Ukraine’s victory plan, US
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 969: France backs Ukraine’s victory plan, US may soften stance on NATO bid as Western leaders meet in Berlin

Exclusive Military ISW: Putin’s peace rhetoric ahead of BRICS summit is smokescreen for Ukrainian capitulation demands. Russia’s President claims openness for “peace negotiations” but continues to frame Ukraine as the aggressor in the war and reaffirms Russia’s readiness to “continue this fight.” Russia launches over 100 air targets across Ukraine overnight, causing civilian casualties. Ukrainian […]
Investigation reveals insurers of Russia’s oil tanker shadow fleet
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Investigation reveals insurers of Russia’s oil tanker shadow fleet

Bloomberg and Danwatch investigation has revealed a significant shift in Russian oil tanker insurance coverage, with Moscow-based providers backed by a sanctioned state reinsurer increasingly stepping in amid western sanctions. Following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Western countries imposed sanctions on Russian oil – introducing price caps, import bans, and restrictions on […]