How Ukrainians Sell NATO-Supplied Weapons Abroad

"Moscow's warnings to western countries about the dangers of uncontrollably pumping
Ukraine with weapons appear to be starting to come true, with some US-supplied arms already surfacing on dark net markets.....Following a search across markets on the dark net – managed to find an online shop dubbed "Weapons Ukraine"....."Weapons Ukraine" claims to be based in Kiev, has its name in Russian, and boasts about having conducted 32 successful deals confirmed by a guarantor – a middleman provided by the dark website to assure that a client gets their wares and the seller their money. The shop's owner offers M4S assault rifles courtesy of US arms suppliers for $2,400, well above the Pentagon’s price tag of between $600 and $1,200....There, the trader confirmed that they were ready to deliver the weapons to Yemen by hiding them in oil barrels. Moreover, the dealer was ready to throw in some extra rifle ammo and frag grenades." Sputnik

Russia Strikes US-Backed Fighters In Syria Near American Base

"Russia announced on Friday that it conducted an airstrike against a group of US-backed
militants in Syria near al-Tanf, a US military base located in the south of the country.

"This terrorist group is based in the Al-Tanf zone, supplied and trained by instructors from the US Army Special Operations Forces," the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Operating from the desert, the Liwa Shuhada al-Qaryatayn militants carried out acts of sabotage against the civilian population and civilian infrastructure in Syria." ZH

China Extends Taiwan Drills Past Sunday Deadline, Says Training Under "Real War Conditions"

"China's military drills in six zones surrounding Taiwan were scheduled to wind down and end
on Sunday, but on Monday Beijing announced it is extending the threatening military drills which Taipei officials have slammed as a "blockade" and simulation for future invasion. The drills were originally set for four days, but have now been extended into this new week." ZH

Switching Sides: The Elusive ‘Russian Legion’ Fighting With Ukraine

"The Freedom of Russia Legion claims it was formed in March, when over 100 Russian
soldiers gave themselves up to Kyiv’s forces......the legion is apparently also made up of Russians who traveled to Ukraine alongside other foreigners to fight with the Ukrainian army in the months after the invasion. It is one of many units — from Georgians to Belarusians — operating as part of the International Legion for the Defense of Ukraine set up by Kyiv at the start of the war." MT