Ukraine: The Latest Huge explosion at ‘vital’ Russia oil refinery & how China secretly arms Russia with drones
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Sep 5, 2025 Sophia Yan, Senior Foreign Correspondent, dives into the secretive world of arms dealing as she reveals China’s covert supply of drone parts to Russia. The discussion highlights Vladimir Putin's provocative stance on Western peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, labeling them as 'legitimate targets.' Yan elaborates on the ongoing military challenges in Ukraine, including recent counterattacks and the crucial implications of international support. The conversation also touches on rising tensions in the South China Sea, set against the backdrop of Sino-Russian dynamics.
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Battlefield Advances Amid Russian Strain
- Ukrainian forces made modest advances on multiple fronts while Russia still conducted damaging airstrikes.
- Russian logistics and manpower issues contrast with persistent strikes on civilian and energy targets.
Coalition Progress But Political Gaps
- The Paris 'coalition of the willing' agreed on a reassurance force and security guarantees but political gaps remain.
- European leadership faces internal friction and doubts over long-term cohesion and burden-sharing.
Putin Declares Peacekeepers Targetable
- Vladimir Putin warned Western peacekeepers in Ukraine would be 'legitimate targets' if deployed during operations.
- NATO rejects Russia's right to veto troop deployments to a sovereign Ukraine.