North Koreans killed in Kursk as they enter Russia-Ukraine war in earnest Ukraine targets Russia’s mercenaries saying ‘there is no reason for Koreans to fight and die for Putin.’ Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
Finland Boosts Self-Defense Amid Russian Expansionism Finland's interest in self-defense training, including weapons, surges amid security concerns and historical context. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Putin Boasts Economic Growth And Military Advances In Ukraine Russian President Putin highlights economic growth, military progress in Ukraine, dismisses Western claims on hypersonic missile, and addresses tensions wi... Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Blinken will avoid Ukraine and the Middle East at a divided UN Security Council Secretary of State Antony Blinken will make what's likely his final trip in office to the United Nations this week The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
The huge spike in gun range openings in a country that borders Russia The training doesn’t stop at the gun range The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Putin Declares Advances In Ukraine, Promises To Restore Damaged Infrastructure President Putin updates on Russia's progress in Ukraine and addresses critical matters in annual news conference. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
Putin Highlights Russian Advances In Ukraine Conflict Russian President Putin discusses progress in Ukraine conflict and addresses domestic and international issues during annual news conference. Top News · Dec 19, 2024
The Russian tanker disaster and an oil leak in Kerch Strait: What it means During wartime, the effects on the environment from such accidents are likely to be far worse than usual. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un ‘personally overseeing’ North Korean training for Ukraine amid reports of heavy losses Pyongyang claimed on Thursday that its alliance with Russia was ‘normal’ and ‘very effective’, despite international alarm about the deployment of North Korean troops to the war in Ukraine The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Watch live: Putin takes questions from Russian people in end-of-year phone-in Watch live as Russian president Vladimir Putin takes calls from Russian people during an end-of-year phone-in on Thursday, 19 December, during the third winter of his Ukraine invasion. The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy calls Putin a ‘fantasiser’ over peace talks claim and says he wanted to ‘annihilate’ Ukraine’s army – as it happened Ukrainian leader responds to Russian president’s claims that countries were on the verge of a deal to end hostilities in April 2022 The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
UK may send British troops to Ukraine to train soldiers, defence secretary suggests John Healey has said Britain needs to ‘make the training a better fit for what the Ukrainians need’ and left the door open to it taking place in the war-torn country The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Zelensky admits Ukraine does not have military strength to reclaim lost territories from Russia Ukrainian president rules out conceding land to Russia but calls for stronger Western intervention The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,029 Here are the key developments on the 1,029th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024
Top News · Dec 19, 2024 North Korean Troops Face Challenges In Ukraine Conflict North Korean soldiers secretly deployed to support Russia in Ukraine face challenges in modern warfare amidst escalating conflict.
The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2024 As Russia's threat looms, guns and defense training surge in Finland People in Finland have been left unsettled by expansionist neighbor Russia and inspired by its recent accession to NATO, are increasingly taking national self-defense into their own hands
Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2024 UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine.
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024 'At Least 100 North Koreans Killed' Fighting For Russia: Seoul At least 100 North Koreans deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmaker Lee Seong-kweun told reporters Thursday.
International Business Times · Dec 19, 2024 Putin To Hold Yearly Presser In Third Winter Of Ukraine Offensive Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold his annual end-of-year press conference Thursday, almost three years into his Ukraine offensive and two days after a Kyiv-orchestrated killing of a general on the streets of Moscow.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Warning North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia ‘in months’ Kim Jong Un vowed his country would ‘invariably support’ Russia’s war in Ukraine
Barchart · Dec 18, 2024 Crude Settles Higher as Kazakhstan Pledges to Limit Crude Output January WTI crude oil (CLF25 ) Wednesday closed up +0.50 (+0.71%), and January RBOB gasoline (RBF25 ) closed down -0.0011 (-0.06%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday. Crude rose on the prospects of tighter global oil supplies after Kazakhstan pledged to comply with OPEC+ production quotas. Crude...
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 US effort to curb China's and Russia's access to advanced computer chips 'inadequate,' report finds The U.S. Commerce Department’s efforts to curb China’s and Russia’s access to American-made advanced computer chips have been “inadequate” and will need more funding to stymie their ability to manufacture advanced weapons
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Sir Keir Starmer tells Donald Trump 'we must stand together with Ukraine' Prime Minister holds call with president-elect minister reiterating need for allies to stand with Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 The Guardian view on North Koreans dying for Russia: an alarming alliance gains strength Editorial: For Pyongyang, dead soldiers are a price worth paying for the rewards of friendship with Moscow
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024 Ukraine war: what chemical weapons is Russia accused of using and why? An arrest has reportedly been made after the killing of Igor Kirillov, a Russian general, in Moscow on December 17. Kirillov was the commander of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Forces, and is thought to be the most senior military figure assassinated in Russia since the country invaded Ukraine…