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Saudi-led coalition conducted a limited airstrike in Yemen targeting weapons bound for UAE-backed separatists, escalating tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE amid Yemen's complex civil war and regional alliances.
The Saudi-led coalition conducted a limited air strike on two ships in Mukalla, Yemen, believed to be delivering weapons to the UAE-backed Southern Transition Council, amid ongoing tensions and military operations in the region.
North Korea has reportedly shipped over 1,000 containers of arms to Russia for use in the war in Ukraine, according to U.S. officials. American intelligence agencies tracked the shipment as it made its way from North Korea to Russia and then to an ammunition depot near Ukraine. The White House condemned North Korea for providing Russia with military equipment that will be used in the conflict, expressing concerns that Russia may repay North Korea by providing it with more sophisticated weapons and technology. The U.S. plans to raise the matter with the United Nations.
An independent panel led by a retired judge in South Africa has found no evidence to support allegations that the country sold weapons to Russia. The allegations, made by the US ambassador to South Africa, had a damaging effect on South Africa's image and economy. The panel's investigation revealed that a Russian ship, Lady R, had docked at a naval base in South Africa to deliver equipment ordered for the South African National Defense Force in 2018, prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The full report will not be released publicly, but an executive summary will be made available.
An independent inquiry in South Africa has found "no evidence" to support claims that the country supplied weapons to Russia. The inquiry was launched after the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, alleged that a Russian ship had been loaded with arms and ammunition at a naval base near Cape Town. The inquiry instead found that the ship had delivered armaments ordered by the South African National Defence Force. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the allegations had a damaging effect on the country's image and economy.
An independent inquiry in South Africa has found no evidence to support the claim that a Russian ship collected weapons from the country late last year destined for Russia. The accusations, made by the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, had raised concerns over South Africa's neutrality in Russia's war in Ukraine and possible Western sanctions. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that no permit was issued for the export of arms and no arms were exported, and the ship had docked to deliver equipment ordered for the South African National Defence Force. Ramaphosa emphasized that none of the allegations made about the supply of weapons to Russia have been proven true.
South Africa's foreign ministry expressed "utter displeasure" at US Ambassador Reuben Brigety's allegations that the country had supplied Russia with weapons for its war against Ukraine. Brigety's comments were called "puzzling" and "fundamentally unacceptable" by the ministry, which did not directly deny the claim. South Africa's own arms control laws prohibit trading with states engaged in repression, aggression or terrorism. The country abstained from condemning the Russian invasion in a UN vote last year and has taken a neutral stance on the war.
South Africa has rejected US accusations that a Russian ship collected weapons from a naval base near Cape Town in December 2021. The US ambassador to South Africa was summoned and apologized for his comments. South Africa, which has abstained from voting on UN resolutions on the war in Ukraine, has denied approving any arms shipment to Russia. The country has launched an inquiry into the allegations. The Lady R, the ship in question, arrived in the Russian port of Novorossiysk on February 16, 2022, and was tied to a company sanctioned by the US for transporting weapons for the Russian government.
South African officials denied accusations made by the US that a Russian ship had picked up weapons from a naval base near Cape Town in December 2021. The US ambassador to South Africa said he was confident that the ship had uploaded weapons from the Simon's Town naval base, which could lead to Washington imposing sanctions. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said an inquiry led by a retired judge would look into the allegation. South Africa is one of Russia's most important allies on a continent divided over its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, but says it is impartial on the conflict and has abstained from voting on U.N. resolutions on the war.
The US ambassador to South Africa has accused the South African government of loading arms and ammunition onto a sanctioned Russian cargo vessel at a naval base in December 2021. The Lady R cargo vessel was added to the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions list in May 2021 for alleged weapons shipments. The South African presidency has called the allegations "disappointing" and plans to form an independent inquiry into the matter. The South African government has come under intense criticism for its stance on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its actions have come under increasing scrutiny from Western powers.
Pakistan is set to ship 230 defence containers to Ukraine this month, including tanks and rockets, as the two countries deepen their defence partnership. The arms transfer is being carried out via two vessels using US and European flags, with ports in Poland and Germany serving as the main gateway. Ukraine has been facing a shortage of arms and ammunition, and Pakistan has emerged as a key supplier in lieu of western aid. The Indian establishment is trying to verify if Ukraine is still involved in sharing any missile technology to Pakistan.