Bharat Express

Arms

Russian President Vladimir Putin has often warned that Moscow may use nuclear weapons to defend itself in severe situations

South Korea and Japan have imposed sanctions on organizations suspected of delivering North Korean weapons to Russia for Ukraine, violating UN resolutions, and frozen assets of 11 groups involved

The war in Gaza escalated with Hamas' October 7 attack, in which around 2,500 militants crossed the border into Israel from the Gaza Strip, resulting in casualties and the seizure of hostages

The restrictions are imposed before Taiwan's presidential and legislature elections on January 13, which China has framed as a choice between war and peace

President Joe Biden has asked Congress for an extra $61 billion in aid to Ukraine

The discussions aim to avert a disastrous three-way arms race between the US, China, and Russia

US will continue to keep an eye out for additional (North Korean) weaponry shipments to Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Russia

Despite China's firm opposition, the US government is determined to provide weapons to Taiwan

North Korea has a robust military industrial base for artillery shells, which could aid Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine