The Russian Defence Ministry said early on Sept 8 Russian forces used land-, air- and sea-launched precision weapons and long-range attack drones in large-scale strikes on Ukraine. Targets included defence-industrial complex facilities involved in drone and cruise-missile production and storage; military logistics hubs in Kyiv city and Kyiv region; and facilities at Chornomorsk port in Odesa region used to unload military cargo, plus an oil tanker transporting fuel and lubricants for Ukrainian f

On Sept. 8 evening CHINA held a phone call with UK Prime Minister Burnham. CHINA congratulated Burnham on taking office and described China-UK ties as a comprehensive strategic partnership, saying shared interests outweigh differences and both sides should strengthen mutual respect and cooperation. CHINA said both governments are committed to economic development and improving livelihoods and indicated it will further open education, healthcare and financial sectors to foreign access during the 15th Five-Year Plan period, naming these as priority areas for bilateral cooperation. CHINA urged the UK to fully protect Chinese investors’ lawful rights. Both sides agreed to deepen coordination within the UN, G20 and WTO, and to support multilateralism, open trade and an orderly, inclusive multipolar world.

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