A Norwegian archipelago is emerging as a front line in Russia and China’s attempts to dominate trade routes and expand their military presence in the Arctic region, at the expense of the West.

Western officials believe they have evidence that Chinese companies are secretly supplying weapons to Russia. This could mean a significant escalation of Beijing's involvement in the war in Ukraine, reports The Times.

Russia is preparing to change its nuclear doctrine for the first time since 2020. The Kremlin claims this is meant to be a signal to the West. According to Pavel Podvig from the Institute for the Study of War,