Nov 02 Zelenskyy urges allies to take action before North Korean troops reach Ukraine's front By Associated Press Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged its allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean troops deployed in Russia reach the battlefield, and the country's army chief warned that his troops are facing “one of the most powerful offensives” by Moscow… Continue reading
Oct 31 About 8,000 North Korean troops expected to join combat against Ukraine in days, U.S. says By Tara Copp, Matthew Lee, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press Some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days, the Biden administration said Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 29 WATCH: 'Relatively small number' of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk region, Pentagon's Ryder says By Lorne Cook, Tara Copp, Associated Press North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to Russia to train and likely fight against Ukraine within "the next several weeks," the Pentagon said Monday, in a move that Western leaders say will intensify the almost three-year war and jolt… Continue reading
Oct 28 Course of Ukraine's fight against Russia hangs on outcome of U.S. election By Samya Kullab, Associated Press The decisions of the next U.S. president will determine the trajectory of Ukraine's fight against Russia’s invasion. Continue reading
Oct 23 What would North Korean troops in Russia mean for the war with Ukraine? By Samya Kullab, Associated Press If the soldiers' goal is fighting with Russia in Ukraine, it would be the first time a third country puts boots on the ground in the war. Continue reading
Oct 23 North Korea sent 3,000 troops to Russia for training and possible Ukraine combat, U.S. confirms By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called it a “next step” after the North has provided Russia with arms, and said Pyongyang could face consequences for aiding Russia directly. Continue reading
Oct 19 French foreign minister vows support for Kyiv's plan to end Russian invasion of Ukraine By Samya Kullab, Associated Press Unveiled by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week, Kyiv’s "victory plan" hopes to compel Russia to end its invasion of Ukraine through negotiations. The proposal is being considered by Ukraine’s Western partners, whose help is vital for Kyiv to resist its… Continue reading
Oct 17 Zelenskyy warns that 10,000 North Korean soldiers could join Russian forces fighting in Ukraine By Lorne Cook, Mike Corder, Raf Casert, Associated Press The Ukrainian leader’s comments raised the stakes for his Western allies as he met with European Union leaders and then NATO defense ministers to discuss his “ victory plan ” to end the country’s devastating war with Russia. Continue reading
Oct 16 Zelenskyy outlines 'victory plan' for Ukraine but says Western partners are pressuring to negotiate with Russia By Samya Kullab, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his plan to win his country's fight against Russia's invasion could bring peace next year. Continue reading
Sep 28 At UN, China warns against 'expansion of the battlefield' in Russia's war with Ukraine By Ted Anthony, Associated Press Three days before his communist government turns 75, China's foreign minister warned fellow leaders Saturday against an “expansion of the battlefield” in Russia's war with Ukraine and said the Beijing government remains committed to shuttle diplomacy and efforts to push… Continue reading