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China announced countermeasures against 20 U.S. military companies and 10 executives in response to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, emphasizing its stance on sovereignty and warning against provocations related to Taiwan, urging the U.S. to adhere to the one-China principle and cease arms support to Taiwan.
China has imposed immediate countermeasures against five U.S.-linked firms, banning transactions and cooperation in response to U.S. sanctions related to China's maritime and logistics sectors following a Section 301 investigation.
EU trade ministers strongly oppose US President Trump's 30% tariffs on the EU, considering them 'absolutely unacceptable,' and are preparing countermeasures while seeking a negotiated trade deal, amid ongoing trade tensions and potential global economic impacts.
The European Union has threatened to implement countermeasures if the US proceeds with 30% tariffs on EU imports, which the EU finds unacceptable, and is preparing plans to target US goods worth $24.5 billion. The EU emphasizes the importance of negotiations to resolve trade tensions, while US President Trump continues to threaten tariffs against multiple countries, escalating the global trade conflict.
Germany warns that the EU must take decisive action if no fair deal is reached with the US to prevent threatened tariffs, which could harm European jobs and economy, amid ongoing trade tensions and negotiations.
Ukrainian President Zelensky announced that Russia plans to escalate drone attacks up to 1,000 drones daily, but Ukraine has effective countermeasures and needs funding to mass-produce anti-drone technology. Russia's intensified aerial assaults aim to destabilize Ukraine, with recent large-scale missile and drone strikes, especially on Lutsk and Kyiv, causing widespread alarm. Ukraine's military is working to improve defenses against Iranian-designed Shahed drones, which are expected to be used in increasing numbers.
The EU criticized President Trump’s decision to double steel tariffs to 50%, warning it undermines global trade efforts and is prepared to impose countermeasures if no negotiated solution is reached, amid ongoing tensions in the US-China trade relations and concerns over impacts on industries and workers.
Ukraine has effectively utilized first-person view (FPV) drones to intercept Russian reconnaissance drones, significantly impacting Russia's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. This innovative use of drone-on-drone combat has led to the interception of hundreds of Russian drones, reducing their ability to conduct artillery and missile strikes. The cost-effective and flexible nature of FPV drones has prompted Ukraine to establish specialized air defense units, although the process remains personnel-intensive. As Russia attempts to develop countermeasures, Ukraine's advantage may be temporary.
The drone war in Ukraine has highlighted the challenges faced by the US military in dealing with widespread drone use. While the US has been using unmanned aircraft for surveillance and strikes for decades, the threat posed by enemy drones, including civilian models repurposed for attacks, has become more significant. The US military is now working on strengthening its drone defenses to counter this new aerial threat. The proliferation of modified drones and larger unmanned aerial vehicles has presented a new challenge for ground troops, who previously enjoyed air superiority. Adapting to the variety of drones used for attacks has proven difficult, as traditional air-defense weapons are often costly and not always effective against smaller drones.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has stated that Moscow's decision to suspend its nuclear arms treaty with Washington was "unshakable" and could only be reversed if the US abandons its "hostile" policy towards Russia. The US Department of State announced a set of four countermeasures in response to Russia's violations of the New START Treaty. The New START treaty limited the number of US and Russian nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles. The treaty was signed in 2010 and is due to expire in 2026.
Russian forces repelled a drone attack by Ukrainian unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) on Sevastopol Naval Base. The drone was shot down by machine guns, not missiles. The attack was considered a breakthrough in naval warfare, standing as the first large-scale suicide naval drone attack in naval history. Russia needs to develop a sophisticated defense system against surface drones consisting of smart munitions and missiles.