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China’s military assistance to Russia would fill the majority of the latter’s needs and help it to regain the initiative in the war with Ukraine. Chinese support so far is based mainly on dual-use materials and items, but bilateral and multi-dimensional military cooperation between Russia and China will likely deepen. Ukraine’s partners might still influence and limit these areas of cooperation, which directly contribute to the continuation of war by Russia.

Russia’s 2025 budget allocates record proportion to military spending

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the national budget for 2025, which allocates a record amount to military spending.

The publication of Russia’s new nuclear doctrine is another in its attempts to intimidate NATO states, especially in order to discourage them from supporting Ukraine. Russia is lowering the declared threshold for the use of nuclear weapons and specifying additional situations in which it is to be possible. This does not mean, however, an increased danger of nuclear weapons use in the ongoing conflict. Russia is nonetheless likely to take further steps to heighten the fears of such a scenario among NATO governments and societies. At the same time, the document reflects the weakening of Russia’s conventional forces.

Russia’s new nuclear doctrine: strategic intimidation and implications for NATO deterrence [BRIEF]

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On 19 November, Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed an updated executive order on the Basic Principles of State Policy on Nuclear Deterrence.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia launched a medium-range ballistic missile strike on a Ukrainian military-industrial facility in retaliation for recent Ukrainian attacks using Western-supplied long-range weapons.

Putin says Russia tested Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile during strike on Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia launched a medium-range ballistic missile strike on a Ukrainian military-industrial facility.

On the morning of 21 November, Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, marking the first confirmed use of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the ongoing conflict. The Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Air Force reported that the missile was launched from Russia’s Astrakhan region.

Russia uses intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in attack on Ukraine for the first time

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On the morning of 21 November, Russia launched a large-scale missile attack on Ukraine, marking the first confirmed use of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) in the ongoing conflict.

On July 8, Russian forces launched a two-phase attack on Ukraine, escalating their military aggression with a daytime assault involving around 40 cruise and ballistic missiles. This significant offensive followed a smaller-scale nighttime strike, with the primary focus on Kyiv, which had previously been spared in recent attacks.

Large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes target Ukraine

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In the early hours of the morning, Russian forces conducted a large-scale attack on Ukraine, involving 120 missiles and 90 drones.

The ongoing migration crisis on the borders of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia with Belarus since spring 2021, and on Finland’s border with Russia since late 2023, is part of a hybrid operation by the Belarusian and Russian security services against NATO and the EU. In order to effectively protect the external border and stop irregular migration, countries neighbouring Belarus and Russia are building barriers and implementing updated internal regulations. Countries responsible for the external borders of the EU and NATO should exchange their experience and jointly seek financial support from both organisations.

EU and NATO states investing in protection of borders with Russia and Belarus [BRIEF]

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The ongoing migration crisis on the borders of Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia with Belarus since spring 2021, and on Finland’s border with Russia since late 2023, is part of a hybrid operation by the Belarusian and Russian security services against NATO and the EU.

Fears of escalation should not prevent NATO countries from lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons for self-defence against military targets on Russian territory. Russia’s suggestions that it could use nuclear weapons against NATO countries in retaliation for such consent are not credible and such a strike risks NATO’s direct involvement in the conflict, which Russia wants to avoid. It will probably continue to intensify its nuclear threats and provocations, to which NATO members should respond by reinforcing the message that any attack on the allies will have severe consequences for Russia.

Russia doubles down on nuclear intimidation of NATO [BRIEF]

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Fears of escalation should not prevent NATO countries from lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons for self-defence against military targets on Russian territory.

At the International Military-Technical Forum "ARMY-2024", Russian aerospace company PJSC Yakovlev, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation's PJSC UAC, introduced the Yak-130M aircraft, a significant upgrade of the Yak-130 combat trainer. The primary goal of this modernization is to enhance the aircraft's combat capabilities, aiming to boost its appeal in the global market.

Yakovlev unveils upgraded Yak-130M aircraft at ARMY-2024 Forum

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At the International Military-Technical Forum “ARMY-2024”, Russian aerospace company PJSC Yakovlev introduced the Yak-130M aircraft.

Since the beginning of this year, Russia has stepped up offensive hybrid activities against NATO countries. Russian intelligence services are increasingly recruiting proxies to carry out subversion and sabotage attacks. These are directed against civilian and military infrastructure, politicians, journalists, and representatives of the arms industry. Their aim is to intimidate Western societies and decision-makers, thereby weakening their willingness to continue providing military assistance to Ukraine.

NATO members on guard against Russian sabotage [BRIEF]

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Since the beginning of this year, Russia has stepped up offensive hybrid activities against NATO countries. Russian intelligence services are increasingly recruiting proxies to carry out subversion and sabotage attacks.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully launched a strike against a Russian submarine and damaged an air defence system in occupied Crimea. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced these developments on Saturday via a Facebook post.

Armed Forces of Ukraine strikes russian submarine and air defence system in Crimea

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The Armed Forces of Ukraine successfully launched a strike against a Russian submarine and damaged an air defence system in occupied Crimea.

Russian forces launch devastating missile strike on Kyiv and Ukrainian infrastructure

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On July 8, Russian forces launched a two-phase attack on Ukraine, escalating their military aggression with a daytime assault involving around 40 cruise and ballistic missiles.

The Russians are trying to get data about the systems installed in the Israeli navy's new submarine. According to Naval News, the INS Drakon, Israel's newest submarine, is now undergoing sea trials after being built in Kiel, Germany. It could be the target of foreign countries' efforts to obtain intelligence during this especially susceptible period. The Sibiryakov and Wassili Tatischtschew, two Russian espionage ships, have reached the location.

Israeli Navy’s new submarine targeted by Russian intelligence during sea trials

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The Russians are trying to get data about the systems installed in the Israeli navy’s new submarine. According to Naval News, the INS Drakon, Israel’s newest submarine, is now undergoing sea trials after being built in Kiel, Germany.