On the eve of the second round of negotiations with Russia, Ukraine launched a surprise operation named 'Spider Web Operation,' which inflicted significant damage on the Russian military, likened to a 'Pearl Harbor' incident. The operation targeted five air force bases, with the most distant one located at the Ukrainian Kark Air Base near the Russia-China border; its damage status remains unclear. Other bases suffered considerable damage as well.

Meanwhile, in South Korea, the presidential election is entering its final stages, with Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung being scrutinized for his pro-China stance. He expressed gratitude towards both China and Taiwan, raising concerns about the implications for the power balance in the Indo-Pacific region. There are rumors suggesting that the U.S. may adjust the positions of its troops stationed in South Korea, potentially relocating them to Guam or elsewhere.

In addition, New Taipei City Council member Lin Bing-yu warns against underestimating recent incidents of Chinese small boats attempting to smuggle into Taiwan, suggesting they may test Taiwan's defense response capabilities. If this escalates into a humanitarian issue, international pressure on Taiwan may intensify. He also mentioned that U.S. Senate proposals for the 'Hedgehog Act' aim to expedite military sales to Taiwan but highlighted the importance of planning for training and accompanying measures to avoid wasting budgets.