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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 985

As the war enters its 985th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Nov 6, 2024

Russian Senators To Ratify North Korean Defence Pact

Russian lawmakers will vote Wednesday to ratify a landmark mutual defence pact with North Korea, as the West says Pyongyang sent thousands of troops to fight for Russia against Ukraine.

International Business Times · Nov 6, 2024

Boris Johnson and Succession’s Brian Cox face off over ‘monster’ Donald Trump

Mr Johnson said he disagreed with Cox regarding Mr Trump’s response to the Ukraine Russia war if he was elected president.

Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024

North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says

The fighting quality and battle experience of North Korea troops is unknown

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Edwina Currie on selling her antiques to raise money for Ukraine

The former MP tells Lisa Salmon about taking part in TV show Celebrity Yorkshire Auction House, and the Ukrainian family that lives with her.

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

North Korean troops reportedly on Russian front lines amid escalation fears

A combat role for Pyongyang’s troops risks entry of third state into conflict prompted by Moscow’s invasion in 2022.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Number of North Korean soldiers in Russia now exceeds 10,000, says South

South Korean intelligence confirms at least 12,000 North Korean troops already in Russia

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 984

As the war enters its 984th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Up to 11,000 North Koreans in Kursk, say Pentagon and Zelenskyy

Europe not doing enough about foreign power taking part, says Ukrainian president; Sloviansk woman gets 15 years’ jail for treasonous aid to Russians. What we know on day 986

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024

Inexperienced, poorly trained and underfed: the North Korean troops heading to Ukraine

Kim Jong-un says his army is the ‘strongest in the world’ but they are vulnerable to illness and none have seen combat before

The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2024