Tag: Russia
North Korea sends troops to Russia, officials say
The U.S. and NATO say they have confirmed that troops from North Korea have started training with Russian forces. They say if the North Koreans join the fighting in Ukraine, it would be a dangerous escalation of the war.
North Korea sends troops to Russia, U.S. says
North Korea sent at least 3,000 troops to Russia in mid-October, the White House said Wednesday. This comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said last week that Ukraine had intelligence that North Korean soldiers were being prepared to fight...
G7 finalizes US$50B loan for Ukraine backed by frozen Russian assets
The U.S. intends to divide its share of US$20 billion between aiding Ukraine’s economy and military, with distribution of the money set to begin by year's end.
U.S. says there’s ‘evidence’ North Korea sent troops to Russia
North Korea has 1.2 million troops, one of the largest standing armies in the world, but it hasn’t fought in large-scale conflicts since the 1950-53 Korean War.
Russia, Iran and China eye division, violence amid U.S. election: officials
The official told a briefing for reporters that foreign actors could consider physical threats and violence in the pre-election period, and after the election.
Paul Whelan on his lowest point in Russian custody
Paul Whelan, the former Marine who was wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly six years, spoke to CBS News in his first interview since his release in August as part of a complex prisoner swap. Whelan described the frustration he felt when he learned in...
Canada to send Ukraine more ammunition, arms in $65M military aid package
Defence Minister Bill Blair made the announcement at a NATO defence ministers' meeting in Brussels where Ukraine's ongoing war with Russia was a key topic.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine ‘victory plan’ will force Russia toward peace
Zelenskyy told parliament his plan contained five main points that were in the hands of his allies, including an unconditional invite to join NATO now and weapons support.
Zelenskyy pleads for more aid as Russia drops glide bombs on Ukraine
Russia has been dropping new glide bombs on Ukraine. The bombs use old Soviet-era ammunition retrofitted with wings and GPS systems. Holly Williams reports.
New Ukraine fund approved by World Bank with money from Canada, U.S.: report
The fund will help fulfill a pledge by G7 countries to provide Ukraine with up to $50 billion in additional funding by the end of the year, the sources said.
Russia downs over 100 Ukrainian drones in one of the war’s largest barrages
Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions.
Russia warns West of its ‘nuclear power’ in fiery UN speech
The comments came as Ukraine seeks the go-ahead from Western allies to strike Russia with longer-range weapons.
Zelenskyy in Washington to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have taken vastly different approaches to handling the war in Ukraine. Harris met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday and said the focus should be on stopping Russian Preside...
Biden pledges US$8B in Ukraine military aid as Zelenskyy visits Washington
The bulk of the new aid, US$5.5 billion, is to be allocated before Monday's end of the U.S. fiscal year, when the funding authority is set to expire.