War
In China, the US war against Iran is seen as a mistake, and they are not getting involved
Beijing believes that the war against Iran has not shifted the balance of power in the US’s favour and regards it as a strategic mistake. The Chinese authorities are deliberately refraining from intervening in the conflict.
The US is developing new electronic warfare aircraft for deployment in the Middle East
Two new US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft have arrived at RAF Mildenhall in the UK. Their arrival has sparked speculation about a possible future deployment to the Middle East.
Trump’s contradictory statements on Iran are causing uncertainty even within his own team
US President Donald Trump’s mixed signals regarding war with Iran are creating uncertainty not only for allies and the markets, but also for his closest advisers. Those around him admit that they do not have a clear understanding of the way forward.
Britain is bringing together 35 countries to discuss the opening of the Strait of Hormuz without US involvement
The UK plans to host an international meeting involving 35 countries to discuss ways of restoring shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which is partially blocked by Iran. The United States has not been directly invited to the talks.
Trump threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine over Europe’s stance on the Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has threatened to halt arms supplies to Ukraine in an attempt to force European countries to join a coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This is one of the key routes for global oil supplies, which has effectively been blocked following US and Israeli strikes against Iran.
Trump leaves key questions unanswered in an attempt to reassure the public about the war with Iran
In an evening address, US President Donald Trump stated that the war against Iran could last another two or three weeks, but that its conclusion was already in sight. However, the speech did not provide clear answers to key questions regarding Washington’s next steps.
A night of strikes across Ukraine: Kharkiv under heavy attack, port damaged in the Odesa region
During the night and on the morning of 2 April, Russian forces attacked a number of regions in Ukraine using drones, aerial bombs, artillery and other types of weaponry. The highest number of reports of strikes came from the Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Odesa regions.
The first batch is ready: Ukraine is set to receive new Linza drones
The German-Ukrainian joint venture Quantum Frontline Industries has completed production of the first batch of Linza drones for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and is now scaling up to mass production.
The fourth anniversary of the liberation of the Kyiv region: how the battle for the capital ended and why it marked a turning point in the war
On 2 April 2022, the Ukrainian Defence Forces completely drove Russian troops out of the Kyiv region. This date came to symbolise the Russian army’s first major defeat and the end of the battle for the capital.
The cause remains unknown: Ukrainians have been warned of explosions caused by 'suicide bombers' that survived the crash
Over the past few days, Russian Shahed-type drones that had survived their crashes have exploded in various regions of Ukraine, causing casualties.
The UAE is considering taking part in a military operation to open the Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates has stated its readiness to join forces with the US and its allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The country is also promoting the idea of an international coalition and a corresponding UN Security Council resolution.
A private air defence system has been launched in Ukraine: businesses are already shooting down drones
A pilot scheme to involve the private sector in air defence is already underway in Ukraine. One private company has carried out its first missions in the Kharkiv region and shot down several Russian drones, including Shahed and Zala models
