During the latest Russian attack on Lviv region, three Chinese reconnaissance satellites flew over the area nine times. Whether they were actually conducting reconnaissance is unclear, but their presence raises questions about China’s involvement in the conflict.
Global reactions have been restrained. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the West’s passive response to strikes on Ukraine, stressing that Russia is emboldened by the lack of strong action. Lithuania’s Foreign Minister called for an end to imports of Russian energy to Europe, but this remains a complex issue considering significant trade volumes between Russia and the EU.
The head of EU diplomacy stated that Russia is masking military failures with terrorist attacks against civilian infrastructure. Russian President Vladimir Putin hinted at worsened US-Russia relations if long-range missiles are supplied to Ukraine.
Simultaneously, Lithuania recorded the entry of multiple meteorological balloons from Belarus, which led to the closure of Vilnius airport. In Germany and Norway, drones were reported over airports and military sites, with similar incidents in Poland and Switzerland, leading European countries to bolster defenses against aerial threats.
Amid this tension, the emerging alliance of China, Russia, and North Korea is drawing increased attention. Pyongyang vows responses to strengthened US presence in the Indo-Pacific. Analysts note that crises in Asia could impact Ukraine through disrupted supplies and logistical challenges, as Asia is the main hub for technology and industrial components.
Experts state that escalation on the Korean Peninsula could coincide with other conflicts, creating further challenges for global stability. Ukraine, reliant on international supply chains, could face greater difficulties if a major military confrontation arises in Asia.
