Xi Jinping’s Moscow visit produced no dramatic shift. China’s strategy is pragmatic: keep Russia useful, avoid confrontation with the West, and monitor Ukraine’s battlefield outcome.
The Russian-backed UOC‑MP leadership in Ukraine has used its influence to undermine resistance, spread pro-Kremlin narratives, and weaken national unity during the war.
Day 392 of Russia’s invasion: Ukrainian defenders repel dozens of Russian assaults near Bakhmut as missile and drone attacks pound towns, infrastructure and frontline positions.
From Ukraine’s world‑record caves and black soil to melodic language, ancient academies, and unique cultural achievements — here are the most fascinating facts about Ukraine you need to know. EMPR.media
Day 391 of Russia’s invasion: relentless battles around Bakhmut, widespread missile and drone attacks, heavy artillery shelling and Ukrainian forces repelling repeated Russian assaults.
Investigations and official reports reveal Russian forces have executed dozens — potentially hundreds — of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with rising evidence these killings are systematic, not isolated. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
As high‑stakes China‑Ukraine diplomatic talks loom, Beijing’s careful positioning — promoting multilateral dialogue without condemning Russia — could reshape peace prospects, leverage and global power balances.
Investigations show Russian buyers selling looted Ukrainian goods and cultural treasures in occupied Crimea — from seized artifacts to agricultural products moved via ports and export routes. empr.media
Day 390 of Russia’s full‑scale invasion: fierce fights across Bakhmut, Donetsk & Zaporizhzhia; Russian shelling hits civilian zones; Ukraine repels attacks and strikes back in latest 24‑hour report. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
In a hard‑hitting interview, Yuriy Butusov shares frontline Bakhmut realities, command challenges, myths from Western pundits & how Ukraine must adapt to win. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces publicly counter Washington Post claims after Commander “Kupol”’s interview, calling reported losses exaggerated and reaffirming troop training standards. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
March 19, 2023 Russia‑Ukraine war updates: fierce shelling across Kharkiv, Sumy, Donetsk & Chernihiv, ongoing frontline battles and growing civilian toll in Europe’s deadliest conflict. (empr.media)