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Russia begins conscription af 160K soldiers
Russia has ordered an additional 160,000 citizens to be drafted into the military, with the call-up set to begin on April 1 and end by July 15. This decision comes amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, which Ukrainine believes are being dragged out by Russia to prepare for a new offensive.
Source: Politico
Type: Diplomatic
Sweden Announces Major Support Package
Sweden unveiled its largest military aid package to Ukraine to date. The package is valued at 16 billion Swedish kronor. More than half of the funds will be used to purchase weapons and equipment for delivery to Ukraine.
Source: Kyiv Post
Type: Diplomatic
US Vice President Visits Greenland
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife made a high-profile visit to Pittufik Space Base in Greenland. The visit was met with local protests and concern regarding the recent American announcements of wanting to take over Greenland.
Source: AP News
Type: Diplomatic
Investigation of Damaged Sea Cable
Swedish authorities are investigating a damaged undersea cable in the Baltic Sea, the latest in a series of similar incidents raising concerns about possible Russian sabotage. The breakage, found on a cable between Germany and Finland near Gotland, has prompted a preliminary sabotage investigation.
Source: AP News
Type: Military
Photos of Chinese Invasion Ships Shown
China's latest maritime innovations, including massive landing barges and a new tool for cutting undersea cables, have raised concerns among defense experts about their potential use in a future Taiwan invasion.
Source: CNN