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Description: Social media accounts connected to the China Central Television posted indications on a trilateral cooperation between China, Japan and South Korea in response to US upcoming tariffs. South Korea’s trade ministry was the first to denounce such coordinated approach labeling the posts as exaggerated. Japan responded in a similar fashion stating that trade cooperation has been discussed over the weekend from official representatives but no coordinated approach to US tariffs was determined. The three countries have substantially developed trade and economic ties but are in constant territorial and geopolitical disputes. Impact: Chinese social media
Description: The US State Department has announced that Vladimir Putin’s proposal for Ukraine to fall under an interim administration until presidential elections are held is categorically rejected. The Russian’s President proposal came as both sides agreed on temporary peace in the Black Sea, however, the Russian side had continuously questioned Volodymir Zelenskyy’s legitimacy as Ukrainian President. The US – led initiative for peace has been drawn out and entered stagnant phase upon several rejections regarding peacekeeping details by Russia. US President Donald Trump criticized Russia’s current position and blamed Putin for prolonging the peace initiative. Impact
Description: Beijing’s Easter Theater Command has announced the dispatch of air force and naval military assets near the eastern, southern and northern parts of Taiwan. Chinese Foreign Ministry deemed the drills legitimate as China was apparently testing battle readiness and reasserting its regional presence. Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense heavily criticized China for instigating further tensions in the region and threatening peace and prosperity. The live drills followed after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left Asia where he visited Japan and criticized China for escalating tensions in the region. More than 71 Chinese military aircraft and 13 navy ships were involved in t
Description: Sources from both M23 rebel forces and the Congolese government stated that initial peace negotiations were scheduled to begin on 09 Apr. Further details regarding the meeting indicated the talks would be held in Doha, as Qatar has played a crucial mediating role in defusing tensions between the two sides and bringing them to the negotiating table. The negotiations come on the precipice of the meet between presidents Felix Tshisekedi of Congo and Paul Kagame of Rwanda in Doha on 18 Mar. Both presidents lobbied for the peace initiative after several attempts for negotiations faltered and the M23 rebels have backed down of the talks since the EU reimposed sanction
Description: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov hosted the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Moscow. The parties discussed decades of long strategic partnership ties and undeniable support in future endeavors. The highlight of the meeting were Wang’s comments on the rekindled relationship between Russia and the US, as the Chinese Foreign Minister stated that China completely supported the conciliatory state of relations. He also denounced the speculated deterioration of relations between China and Russia since the US reestablishment of relations with the latter. Wang also confirmed China’s willingness to be involved in the resolution for th
Description: Foreign ministers from the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov this week. The meet would facilitate a close trilateral cooperation between the three countries and Russia as they aim to form a larger confederation of nations and expand strategic cooperation. The three countries are led by military juntas which closely cooperate with the Russian Wagner Group and African corps offshoots in countering jihadists in the Sahel region. AES was initially established between the Sahel countries as a joint military front against terrorist organizations, however, ideas regarding for
Description: The UK and Mauritius are closer than ever to securing a historic deal regarding the Chagos Islands after the US approved the administrative change. The UK government has signaled the final approval from the Trump administration and noted that the issue would be put before both houses of Parliament for further discussion before the deal is finalized. The UK split the Indian Ocean archipelago from Mauritius in 1965, as the latter is a former British colony and ever since the administrative rule over the land has been disputed. The islands are strategically important for US interests as they host the naval base Diego Garcia which under the current circumstances of
Description: Turkish Defense Ministry has announced its plan to establish a military base in the Homs province and take control over the Tiyas Air base also known as T – 4 Air Base. Officials from the Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the deployment of aerial assets in the country as well as Hisar air defense systems which would ensure uninterrupted reconstruction of the regional infrastructure. The move reaffirms the close cooperation between Turkey and Syria’s current regime led by HTS (Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham) and President Ahmed al Sharaa and aims to counter Israeli military advances in the eastern parts of Syria. Impact: Turkey is currently using the det
Description: The Polish Defense Ministry has confirmed the upcoming $2 billion defensive bilateral pact between the US and Poland within the Wisla cooperation program. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Poland has become the defensive pillar of NATO’s Eastern Flank and ramped up military spending to 4.1% of its GDP. The defense pact would undertake the additional supply of Patriot defense systems, training and maintenance. The Patriot system is known to be able to counter short – range tactical ballistic missiles with an emphasis on its ability to counter maneuvering missiles which could carry nuclear warheads. Poland’s pact with the US exemplifies the country’s commitment
Description: Latest election polls show far – right candidate George Simion's convincing lead in the upcoming presidential elections. The public’s reaction comes as no surprise to the ousting of Calin Georgescu by Romania’s State Election Commission over allegations of Russian interference in the country’s elections. Simion is expected to enjoy the support of up to 31.5% of Romania’s voting body, which marked an uptick in his rating compared to the previously cancelled elections. The poll surprisingly was conducted by the polling institute Verified and was commissioned by opposing independent candidate Nicusor Dan. Victor Ponta, the remaining leftist opposing candidate to Si