Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries logistics hubs in Russia's Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, killing one person and injuring 14. Ukraine claims the warehouses supplied the Russian army with drone components and other gear, marking the second such attack on the retailer in days.
Ukrainian drones attacked Wildberries logistics hubs in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, injuring 15 people. This marks the second strike on the retailer's facilities in four days. President Zelensky confirmed strikes on logistics hubs, an oil depot, and Russian "shadow fleet" ships.
China is rapidly expanding its land-based export routes through Central Asia, including new railway lines, to diversify trade channels and mitigate risks from escalating geopolitical tensions affecting maritime hubs. This strategy has significantly boosted trade with Central Asian nations.
Russia believes that escalating tensions in the Middle East will not deter international partners from launching the North-South International Transport Corridor, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She emphasized the corridor's importance for connecting Eurasia with the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, and Russia's commitment to developing continental transport infrastructure.
India's draft Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2026 aims to reshape its missile industry by ending Bharat Dynamics Limited's (BDL) monopoly and involving private companies. This move reflects a strategy to boost production scale, foster innovation, and enhance resilience in defense manufacturing to meet evolving security challenges.
China and Kazakhstan have launched a joint grain-trading platform to reduce reliance on global supply chains and maritime chokepoints. The deal, focusing on soybeans and oilseeds, aims to bolster China's food security amid global uncertainties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia and China are jointly developing trans-Eurasian transport routes, leading to increased volume and speed of cargo and passenger transportation. He also mentioned the modernization of Russian railways and the expansion of the Northern Sea Route.
