China's Secretive Desert Bases and Putin's Endgame in Ukraine Redefine Deterrence

Описание: Satellite images have revealed a massive military construction project unfolding deep in China's northwestern deserts.

New launch pads, missile silos, bunkers, communications hubs and mysterious octagonal facilities are appearing near China's long-range nuclear missile sites, raising questions about Beijing's rapidly evolving nuclear strategy.

In this explainer, we break down what analysts believe these structures are designed for, how they strengthen China's second-strike nuclear capability, and why the development matters in the context of rising US-China tensions, Taiwan, and the return of great-power competition.

As China expands and modernises its nuclear forces, these desert installations could become a defining symbol of a new era in global deterrence and strategic rivalry.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is again reiterating that the four-year-long war with Ukraine may end soon, provided Kyiv meets his non-negotiable demands: a neutral regime, no NATO forces, and Russian control of seized land.

Russia already controls one-fifth of Ukraine's landmass, rich in agricultural wealth (24% of Ukraine's wheat), $300-400 billion in critical minerals like Titanium and Zirconium, and vital natural gas pipelines. Ending the war benefits Putin and leaves Ukrainian President Zelensky, abandoned by the US, with a tough choice.
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