Russia Seeks to Replenish Weapons Stock for Ukraine War, UK Targets Russian Gold and Enforces Sanctions, Retrieves Parts from Egypt, Belarus, Brazil

Russia is seeking to replenish its weapons stock for the war in Ukraine by retrieving parts from defense systems it had exported to countries such as Pakistan, Egypt, Belarus, and Brazil. The UK has targeted Russian gold and sanctioned a Dubai-based energy trader linked to Russian oil-trading. Russian oligarchs are finding ways to keep their personal jets airborne despite restrictions. The war economy in Russia is leading to labor shortages, impacting both military and civilian sectors. Nestle's Ukrainian factories are contending with air raids, power cuts, and staffing shortages as employees join the fight or flee the country.