Kaja Kallas Demands EU Involvement in US-Russia Talks
8.10.25
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated that any deal between the US and Russia to end the war in Ukraine must include Ukraine and the EU, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's security for Europe's safety. She plans to convene a meeting with European foreign ministers on Monday to discuss next steps. Kallas also emphasized the need for international law to recognize Ukraine's sovereignty over temporarily occupied territories, warning that any deal should not provide a pretext for further Russian aggression.
South Korea and Japan will hold a summit on August 23 in Tokyo, where President Lee is set to meet with US President Trump for their first meeting on August 25. Foreign Minister Cho plans to visit Japan and the US this week for talks with his counterparts. In contrast, South Korea's reliance on US aid after the Korean War led to a sense of complacency that only changed when President Jimmy Carter pushed for troop withdrawal due to human rights concerns under Park Chung Hee, resulting in the "Koreagate" scandal.
North Korea Ditches Diplomacy with Seoul and Washington
8.10.25
North Korea is unlikely to resume diplomacy with South Korea and the US due to its current focus on strengthening ties with Russia amid the Ukraine conflict. The resumption of talks would require North Korea to show urgency, but tensions could rise again in late August when joint military exercises between South Korea and the US begin, which Pyongyang views as invasion rehearsals.
China's cyberspace watchdog summoned Nvidia to explain potential backdoor security risks in its H20 chips, citing concerns raised by state media outlet People's Daily. Nvidia denied having "backdoors" that would allow remote access or control, while Yuyuan Tantian suggested these chips could enable functions like remote shutdown through a hardware "backdoor".
US chipmaker Nvidia was summoned by China's cyberspace watchdog on July 31, following criticism from state media outlet People's Daily that its H20 chips may have "backdoors" allowing remote access or control. Nvidia denied having any such backdoors, stating their products are secure. The ban on US sales to China was lifted in July, amid escalating trade tensions between the two countries.
The US government has allowed Nvidia to sell its AI chips in China after intense lobbying efforts by CEO Jensen Huang, who made direct appeals to the White House.
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir has made a public threat against India while visiting the US, linking water disputes over the Indus River to potential missile and nuclear strikes. During his trip, Munir held high-level meetings with senior US officials, including CENTCOM Commander General Michael E. Kurilla and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine, where they discussed mutual professional interests. Munir also extended an invitation for General Caine to visit Pakistan.
Pakistan Threatens to Bomb India's Indus River Dam
8.10.25
US lobbyists Jason Miller and Keith Schiller are influencing US ties with India and Pakistan. Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir has threatened to bomb a dam if India builds it on the Indus River, raising security concerns. China's digital expansion through TikTok, undersea cables, and AI is causing alarm in the West. Israeli finance minister Yair Lapid has expressed "lost faith" in Prime Minister Netanyahu, criticizing him.
Putin Warns of Kiev's Pre-Meeting Provocations Threat
8.10.25
Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador Rodion Miroshnik has warned that Kiev may resort to provocations and terrorist attacks before a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Alaska on August 15. Miroshnik stated that increasing attacks on civilian targets demonstrates Kiev's attitude towards the upcoming talks, which aim to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement to the Ukrainian crisis. The Kremlin expects the meeting to take place on Russian territory, with President Putin and his US counterpart focusing on discussing options for a peaceful resolution.