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DEFENCE

NATO has called North Korea’s military deployment a ‘perilous escalation’ supporting Russia in Ukraine

NATO officials expressed on Friday that the deployment of North Korean troops represents a “dangerous expansion” of the nation’s backing for Russia‘s conflict in Ukraine. In a collective statement, the military alliance’s 32 member nations cautioned that “the escalating military collaboration” between Russia and North Korea “significantly affects Euro-Atlantic security, with repercussions for the Indo-Pacific region as well.” Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and … Continue reading NATO has called North Korea’s military deployment a ‘perilous escalation’ supporting Russia in Ukraine

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South Korean Foreign Ministry shows South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun (R) speaking to Russian ambassador to South Korea Georgy Zinoviev (L) at the Foreign Ministry in Seoul.
DIPLOMACY

South Korea summons the Russian ambassador to protest the deployment of North Korean troops

On Monday, South Korea‘s foreign ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul to express its concerns regarding the reported deployment of North Korean troops to Russia for use in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a coordinated international response. First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun met with Georgy Zinoviev, the Russian ambassador, and called for the immediate withdrawal of North Korean forces from Russian territory, as … Continue reading South Korea summons the Russian ambassador to protest the deployment of North Korean troops

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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appears at a joint press conference
DISPUTES

Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO on Thursday, advocating for an invitation to join NATO and a significant boost in military assistance for Ukraine’s efforts against Russia’s invasion. The plan includes requests that have not yet been met by Ukraine’s allies, such as an invitation to the U.S.-led NATO military alliance and authorization to … Continue reading Zelenskiy is set to present his “victory plan” to the European Union and NATO

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DISPUTES

Mark Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukraine as the head of NATO

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Kyiv’s “victory plan.” This visit marked Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukrainian capital since assuming his role as the head of the alliance. During a joint press conference, Zelenskiy expressed his desire for Ukraine’s allies to intercept Iranian missiles and drones that Russia has … Continue reading Mark Rutte’s first official trip to the Ukraine as the head of NATO

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