Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy seeks strong reaction to North Korean involvement in war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants to see a strong reaction from countries who have acknowledged that North Korea is becoming more involved in Russia's war against Ukraine. The Biden administration is looking into reports that North Korean troops are fighting for Russia. Laura Westbrook reports.

October 21, 2024 17

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Ukraine seeks EU and NATO support for Victory plan

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has presented his victory plan to European leaders and NATO allies in Brussels. Zelenskyy announced his plan to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday which includes an unconditional invite to join the military alliance. William Denselow reports from the Belgian capital.

October 18, 2024 14

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Russia targets Kyiv in drone attack

Russia launched multiple waves of drones targeting Ukraine's capital on Monday morning. Air raid alerts lasted for over five hours as air defense units worked to intercept attacks. Reuters further reports that all the drones that Russia launched at Kyiv were either destroyed by defence systems or neutralised by electronic warfare, Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv's military administration said on the Telegram messaging app.

September 30, 2024 13

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Zelenskyy thanks Ramaphosa for support amid war

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked President Cyril Ramaphosa and South Africa for supporting his country's territorial integrity amid the war with Russia. The two leaders met on the sidelines of the United Nations Summit of the Future in New York. Zelenskyy has emphasized that only the unity of world leaders can force Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war.

September 26, 2024 34

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Ukraine’s Zelensky holds bilateral meetings in the U.S.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky continues his US visit and is working to shore up more support for Kyiv. One of his aims is to convince Western leaders that lifting restrictions on long-range weapons is crucial for Ukraine's victory. Megumi Lim reports. The BBC further reports that Zelensky's visit to the US coincides with efforts from the White House to prepare a new $375m military aid package for Ukraine. Ukraine […]

September 24, 2024 25

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EU pledges 35 billion Euro loan to Ukraine

The European Union has announced a roughly 39 billion dollar loan to Ukraine funded by profits from Russia's frozen assets. This payment is the EU's contribution to a 50 billion dollar plan agreed upon by G7 nations over the summer. William Denselow reports from Brussels.

September 23, 2024 12

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German Chancellor calls for peace talks with Russia

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for renewed peace talks to settle the conflict in Ukraine, saying the next round of discussions should include representatives from Russia. Trent Murray reports. Euronews reports that some members of his Social Democratic Party have also called for more emphasis on diplomacy toward Russia. Meanwhile, Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he's thankful for the support he received at the Ukraine Defence […]

September 9, 2024 29

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Pro-Putin movement expands across the former Soviet bloc – here’s why

By Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham As Russia keeps pounding Ukrainian cities with airstrikes and advances along the frontline in Donbas, regional elections in two states in eastern Germany have seen a surge of support for parties on the extreme right and extreme left. What is particularly concerning is that both parties oppose support for Ukraine and back a more Kremlin-aligned view of the Russian aggression against […]

September 5, 2024 15

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UK’s Starmer in France for post-Brexit trade talks

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in France for talks with President Emmanuel Macron on issues such as migration, the Middle East, and Ukraine. Catherine Barnard - Professor of EU law at the University of Cambridge - says any improvements to the UK's post-Brexit trading relationship with Brussels will be a challenge.

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