China has suspended the supply of high-tech machine tools to Russia, potentially causing a shortage for the Russian military-industrial complex. The export restrictions cover equipment with 334-micron precision, effectively blocking Russia from obtaining crucial technology. This may indicate a cooling relationship between Beijing and Moscow.
At the same time, on the night of October 5, Russia launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine using drones and various types of missiles. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 549 airborne threats were detected and tracked, including 496 Shahed-type attack drones. The main targets were the energy infrastructure, with damage in the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Chernihiv regions. A significant number of targets were destroyed by Ukrainian air defenses.
The global political response was muted. President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the lack of strong reaction from the West, while some European leaders called for stricter curbs on Russian energy imports. NATO is stepping up air defense cooperation, with Norway deploying F-35 fighters to Poland to help secure allied airspace.
Europe also faced provocations involving drones and weather balloons from Belarus, which temporarily halted operations at Vilnius airport. In Germany, military drones circled over Munich airport. Northern European countries emphasize readiness for defensive cooperation within NATO.
Greece has announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. Meanwhile, mobilization continues in Ukraine, with an updated approach to calling up reservists based on voter lists.
In the United States, Donald Trump dispatched the National Guard to Chicago amid rising security problems and ongoing protests against his policies. His order to send troops to Portland was blocked by a court. At the same time, Trump is putting diplomatic pressure on Israel to quickly end military actions in Gaza.
On Monday, talks are expected in Egypt between Israel and Hamas, with American delegation and Egyptian mediators participating. Trump says that if Hamas does not accept the ceasefire, it will be completely destroyed.
Overall, the situation remains tense but controlled. Western nations are strengthening their defensive unity, and Ukraine continues to receive support.
