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The #US plans to impose sanctions on Chinese banks, potentially isolating them from the global financial network, in a move aimed at halting China's support for Russia's military industry.

China's aid has enabled Moscow to enhance its military capabilities, the WSJ writes.

https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/u-s-takes-aim-at-chinese-banks-aiding-russia-war-effort-fcf76dcc?mod=hp_lead_pos1

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The fortifications that #Ukraine is building to repel a potential Russian offensive have been analyzed by The NYT.

They have rapidly emerged over three months, spanning tens of kilometers and featuring anti-tank barriers, ditches, and infantry trenches. Similar ditches are evident in the Kherson and Dnipro regions.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/04/22/world/europe/ukraine-war-defense.html


Ukraine’s Defense as Russia Plans a Big Offensive Push

The days of lightning battlefield breakthroughs may be over. With Russia preparing to make a big push, the Ukrainians can do little but dig in.
Josh Holder (The New York Times)
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