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Ukraine Hits Back as China Aids Russia's Attacks

10/7/2025

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Zelensky Targets Russia

Oleh Alexandrov, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, says China provides satellite intelligence to Russia to target Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced sanctions on 33 individuals and 27 companies to curb Russia's drone makers.
Surge in strikes killed civilians, including five in Lviv—the largest attack there since invasion.
Angela Merkel said Poland and Baltic states helped break relations with Russia, leading to invasion.

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Merkel Blames Poland

Angela Merkel said Poland and Baltic states helped trigger Russia's invasion by opposing EU talks with Putin in 2021.
She blamed the COVID-19 pandemic for blocking direct talks and hindering compromises with Russia.
In Poland, former Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki called the remarks "thoughtless," sparking outrage.
Ex-Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karins criticized the view, saying Merkel underestimated Putin's threat.

History

Historical Context

The 2002 NATO Summit in Prague marked a significant expansion of the alliance, inviting seven Eastern European nations, including Poland and the Baltic states, to join. This enlargement, which increased NATO's membership to 26 countries, aimed to counter Russian influence following the Cold War. The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly regarding Ukraine, reflect the historical struggle for security in Eastern Europe.

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Zelensky Targets Russia

Oleh Alexandrov, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, says China provides satellite intelligence to Russia to target Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelensky announced sanctions on 33 individuals and 27 companies to curb Russia's drone makers.
Surge in strikes killed civilians, including five in Lviv—the largest attack there since invasion.
Angela Merkel said Poland and Baltic states helped break relations with Russia, leading to invasion.

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