What does North Korea stand to gain from sending troops to Russia to fight Ukraine?
2 months ago

What does North Korea stand to gain from sending troops to Russia to fight Ukraine?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. North Korean soldiers training to fight in Europe’s biggest conflict since the Second World War have stakeholders watching to see if the so-called “blood alliance” with Russia could become one of the most lucrative projects the reclusive country has ever pursued. open image in gallery A Ukrainian video appears to show North Korean troops at a Russian military base A huge percentage of their earnings – up to 95 per cent – will likely go directly to Mr Kim’s coffers, and the remainder to the soldiers, according to Lee Woong Gil, a former member of one of North Korea’s top Storm Corps units. open image in gallery Kim Jong Un examines a rocket assembly hangar at a meeting with Vladimir Putin at Russia’s Vostochny Cosmodrome in 2023 “We know North Korea wants to improve its satellite technology capability, conventional weapons capability and missile delivery systems,” he said at a webinar, adding North Korea could also get food assistance and financial support. She said more adverse implications of Russia’s advanced military technology transfer to North Korea would include Pyongyang further advancing North Korea’s weapons of mass destruction capabilities.

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North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting
1 week, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid homage to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a New Year’s message extolling deepening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, state media has reported. In a letter to mark the New Year, Kim extended his greetings to …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens ‘toughest and aggressive’ anti-US policy before Donald Trump’s return
1 week, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un threatens ‘toughest and aggressive’ anti-US policy before Donald Trump’s return

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a five-day plenary meeting of North Korea's ruling Workers’ Party that concluded on Friday, delivered a sharp criticism of the United States, labeling it as “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim’s comments were part of a broader condemnation of the expanding US-South Korea-Japan security partnership, which …

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals
1 week, 4 days ago

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals

Daily Mail  

North Korean soldiers being deployed to Ukraine by Russia are allegedly killing themselves to avoid being captured, US sources have revealed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Telegram statement Friday that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers had died or been injured in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. 'The number of killed and …

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ response strategy towards US: Report
1 week, 5 days ago

North Korea declares ‘strongest’ response strategy towards US: Report

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a policy-setting key meeting of the country's ruling party last week ahead of the new year, state media KCNA reported on Sunday. Ahead of the new year, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a crucial policy-setting meeting of the governing party last week The "strongest" response strategy towards the United States was …

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office
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1 week, 5 days ago

Kim Jong Un vows the toughest anti-US policy before Donald Trump takes office

India Today  

SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to implement the “toughest” anti-U.S. policy, state media reported Sunday, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as U.S. president. During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party that ended Friday, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards anti-communism as its invariable state policy.” Kim …

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed
1 week, 5 days ago

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed

Live Mint  

North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are reportedly facing significant casualties and inadequate support from Russian forces, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Friday that Russian troops are sending North Korean soldiers into battle with minimal protection, leading to what he described as “very significant” losses. Casualties and Desperation of North Korean Soldiers Zelenskyy highlighted …

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine
1 week, 6 days ago

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the NIS said in a statement. Friday's …

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Reports are emerging that thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting in the Ukraine war on Russia’s side. Authorities in Ukraine, South Korea and the United States have all reported deaths among North Korean soldiers near Ukraine’s border in Russia’s …

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says
2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties fighting for Russia, South Korea says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean troops have reportedly …

Satellite images show North Korea boosting arms flow to Russia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Satellite images show North Korea boosting arms flow to Russia

Live Mint  

North Korea and Russia are deepening their military cooperation, as Pyongyang ramps up the supply of arms to Moscow for the war in Ukraine and receives much needed cash and oil from the Kremlin in return. North Korea’s missiles now make up nearly a third of Russia’s ballistic missile launches at Ukraine this year, according to Ukrainian officials. Around 200 …

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul
Top News
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul

Al Jazeera  

South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts. More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. The announcement on Monday follows a report by Seoul’s spy agency to parliamentarians last week, which said at least …

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
2 weeks, 4 days ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

New Indian Express  

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul's spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. "Through various sources of information …

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul
3 weeks, 1 day ago

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

India Today  

At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country's spy agency. The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with …

UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine. The report on Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine came as Pyongyang said its military alliance with Russia was proving “very effective” in deterring the United States and its “vassal forces”. Russia and North Korea recently ratified a …

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says

Live Mint  

North Korean forces deployed in Russia’s Kursk region have suffered several hundred casualties in clashes with Ukrainian troops, US officials said Tuesday. The losses have occurred among almost all ranks of the North Korean troops as the Ukrainians successfully targeted their new enemy’s command and control nodes, the officials told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Earlier: Trump Says Zelenskiy …

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
Top News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

The Hindu  

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said on Tuesday. The official didn't provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don't appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number of …

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
3 weeks, 2 days ago

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday. The official didn’t provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don’t appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number …

Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Don’t underestimate North Korean soldiers in Russia, some experts say

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea/Hong Kong CNN — Far from their homes in one of the world’s most isolated and secretive states, about 11,000 North Korean soldiers find themselves at the center of Europe’s biggest conflict since World War II. The Storm Corps – the 11th Army Corps of the North Korean military – are “better trained, better physique and better motivated …

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops

Al Jazeera  

Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim that some 30 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in fighting. Ukraine’s military intelligence and the Pentagon have said that Ukrainian troops have killed and injured a number of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Speaking to journalists in Washington, DC, Pentagon …

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said Monday that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now …

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russia has deployed North Korean …

Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

LA Times  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said that about 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now believes North Korean …

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report

Firstpost  

The incident occurred on December 6 when North Korean forces killed soldiers and seized the village in under 2 hours without taking any prisoners, the Russian Telegram channel Romanov Light said North Korean troops fighting for Russia in the war have reportedly killed around 300 Ukrainian soldiers as they reclaimed a village in the Kursk region. According to a report …

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Incoming US president Donald Trump …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ship fires at German helicopter as North Korean troops kept from combat
1 month ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s ship fires at German helicopter as North Korean troops kept from combat

The Independent  

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Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told the Russian defence minister that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to fight in self-defence, state media said on Saturday. Kim met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday and said "the U.S. and the West made Kyiv …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia's defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation after North Korea sent thousands …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim Jong …

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. U.S., South Korean and others say North Korea has also shipped artillery systems, missiles and other conventional weapons to replenish Russia’s exhausted weapons inventory. Last week, South Korean …

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting with the Russian defence minister, state media reported. North Korea has wholly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a defensive response to NATO’s “reckless” eastward advance and US-led moves to stamp out Russia’s position as a …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
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1 month, 1 week ago

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their alignment over Russia’s war on Ukraine. The visit came days after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in the South …

As North Korea joins Russia's war, Ukraine & South Korea to deepen security ties
1 month, 1 week ago

As North Korea joins Russia's war, Ukraine & South Korea to deepen security ties

Firstpost  

South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to deepen security cooperation amid concerns over North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia and potential military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow South Korean mechanised unit personnel parade with their armored vehicles during the media day for the 76th anniversary of Armed Forces Day at Seoul air base in Seongnam, South Korea. AP South Korea …

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
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1 month, 1 week ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon …

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

The Independent  

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South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

LA Times  

South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon Suk-yeol said he hopes …

Satellite images show North Korea expanding key facility making missiles Russia uses in Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Satellite images show North Korea expanding key facility making missiles Russia uses in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korea is expanding a …

South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine

Firstpost  

In a television interview on Friday, South Korea’s top security adviser, Shin Won-sik suggested that the Kremlin’s technology and aid were “payment” made to Pyongyang after they deployed over 10,000 troops near the Russia-Ukraine border As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, South Korea’s intelligence claimed that Russia has sent air defence missiles and other military technology to North …

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South Korean official said Friday. Many observers say North Korea has likely felt the urgent need to boost its air defense capabilities after it last month accused South Korea of flying …

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops

Al Jazeera  

South Korea’s national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital. Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defence equipment in return for sending soldiers to support its war against Ukraine, according to a top South Korean official. Asked what the North stood to gain from dispatching an estimated …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

LA Times  

North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top economic official, Premier …

North Korea sent more artillery systems in new arms shipment to Russia, South Korea says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea sent more artillery systems in new arms shipment to Russia, South Korea says

The Independent  

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North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some of the thousands of North Korean troops deployed in Russia have begun engaging in combat, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Wednesday. The South Korean assessment came after Russia warned Monday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to …

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows

India Today  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are reportedly pledging their lives in support of Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine. A Calculated Move by Kim Jong Un For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aligning with Russia serves multiple strategic purposes. Strengthening Ties with Moscow: The partnership deepens North Korea’s alliance with a key supporter, potentially providing access to essential resources …

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russia’s resources minister, state media has reported, in the latest indication of rapidly warming relations between the countries. The pair met at the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee headquarters, with Kim expressing appreciation …

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles

India Today  

President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a US official and three other people familiar with the matter. The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, for …

Joe Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles for strikes in Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Joe Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles for strikes in Russia

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden has authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike even deeper inside Russia, the latest easing of limitations meant to prevent the conflict from further spiraling, according to one U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter. US President Joe Biden The decision allowing Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or …

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

Associated Press  

MANAUS, Brazil — President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the longer range weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a U.S. official and three other people familiar with the matter. The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile …

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties

Firstpost  

According to US, South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence assessments, up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as part of a major defense treaty between the countries. Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding military alliance with Russia, including reports of thousands of North Korean troops deployed …

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Japan’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, Japan’s …

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