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This issue brief explores the technological capabilities of Russian private military companies and how they are used across various types of missions in support of and in parallel with Russian policy.

China increases its imports of Russian crude oil in May, somewhat offsetting the decline in purchases of Russian energy by Western countries due to the invasion of Ukraine.

In reaction to declining Russian supplies, Germany launched the "alarm stage" of its emergency gas plan on Thursday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv and met with President Volodymyr Zelensky to offer the UK's support in the fight against Russia's invasion. The situation comes as Western countries have imposed sanctions on Moscow and its economy for the war.