Ukraine- Russia War
North Korea Emerges as Russia’s Key Ally Amid Ukraine War
North Korea has solidified its position as a crucial ally for Russia, surpassing Iran and China in importance, according to Oleg Ignatov, senior Russia analyst for Crisis Group. The alliance has been strengthened by North Korea’s supply of ammunition and heavy weapons to Russia, which has been used in the ongoing war against Ukraine. “North […]
US Patriots to Boost Ukraine’s Defence Against Russia
US President Donald Trump has announced that he will supply Ukraine with more Patriot air defence systems, which will be sold to Washington’s NATO allies who would then pass them on to Ukraine. Trump specified that 17 Patriot systems would be deployed, stating, “It’s everything. It’s Patriots. It’s all of them. It’s a full complement […]
Sleeplessness, Death, Destruction: Russian Attacks Torment Kyiv
Al Jazeera cameraman Alasdair Brenard recounts a harrowing experience of life under Russian bombs in Kyiv, Ukraine. The night air raid sirens pierced the silence, warning of incoming drones and ballistic missiles. Brenard’s phone lit up with messages from their Ukrainian producer, Luda, alerting them to the imminent threat. As the explosions grew louder, Brenard […]
North Korea Pledges Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s “unconditional support” for Russia‘s actions in the Ukraine war, state media reports. The statement came during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan, North Korea, where both leaders pledged to deepen their strategic partnership. Kim told Lavrov that North Korea stands firmly […]
Trump Idolized Putin Yesterday, Today He is a Bullshit
President Donald Trump‘s recent comments on Russian President Vladimir Putin have sparked a significant shift in the dynamics between the two leaders. Trump’s declaration that he is “fed up with Putin’s bullsh*t” marks a notable departure from his previous stance, where he often praised Putin’s strength and smarts. Trump’s newfound frustration with Putin could potentially […]
US to Send More Weapons to Ukraine, Trump Says
United States President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will send more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive ones, to help the war-torn country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. Trump’s pledge came after Russia announced it had captured the Ukrainian village of Dachne, in Dnipropetrovsk, following a months-long push to seize territory in the […]
UN Chief Condemns Russian Drone Assault on Ukraine
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has strongly condemned the recent Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine, describing it as a “dangerous escalation” with a growing number of civilian casualties. The attack, which is believed to be the largest such assault in the three-year war, disrupted the power supply to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power […]
Russia Accused of Intensifying Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine
Russia has intensified its use of chemical weapons against Ukrainian soldiers, violating international law, according to Dutch and German intelligence agencies. The agencies reported extensive evidence of Moscow’s forces using banned products, including the choking agent chloropicrin. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans described the use of chemical weapons as “horrible and unacceptable” and called for […]
North Korea to Send Thousands of Troops to Russia’s Kursk Region
North Korea has agreed to send 1,000 deminers and 5,000 military builders to Russia’s Kursk region, which was invaded by Ukraine and has been a focal point of conflict. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu announced the agreement during a visit to Pyongyang, where he met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. This development […]
At Least 14 Killed, 44 Injured in Latest Russia Strike on Kyiv
Russian missile and drone strikes have killed at least 14 people and injured 44 in Kyiv, Ukrainian officials report. The massive aerial assault overnight into Tuesday struck 27 locations in the Ukrainian capital, damaging residential buildings and critical infrastructure. Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko described the attack as one of the largest against Kyiv since Russia […]