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North Korean soldiers in Russian invasion: Are they fighting?

Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said over the weekend that the US expects thousands of North Korean troops to enter the combat against Ukraine "soon". But Ukraine’s General Staff reported that Pyongyang’s soldiers have already participated in combat against Ukraine's defence forces.

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Portuguese navy reports spike in Russian ship traffic near its coast

Portuguese naval authorities record heightened Russian ship activity, including spy vessels. Although deemed normal, they stress the importance of continued observation.

Markets

Crude oil prices slippery amid signs of escalation in Ukraine war

After reaching a two-week high, crude oil prices fell back on Monday as investors rebalanced positions in major asset classes. However, bullish factors remain in the near term as geopolitical tensions rise.

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NATO and Ukraine to hold emergency talks after Russia missile attack

NATO and Ukraine are set to hold emergency talks after Russia attacked a military facility in the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro using an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile.

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At least two people dead in Ukraine after Russian airstike in Sumy

Local officials say an Iranian-made Shahed drone loaded with shrapnel specifically targeted individuals. Twelve other people were injured.

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Putin says 'Oreshnik' missile test response to NATO aggression

In a national television address, the Russian leader said Moscow was conducting “combat tests” of the new missile system after Ukrainian strikes earlier this week using US and British missiles.

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Russia tests new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine

Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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Former EU Commission president says Putin told him of his intentions

Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure.

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1,000 days of war in Ukraine in charts: What is the current situation?

This week saw surpassed the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has caused immense human suffering and strained global weapon supplies.

Azerbaijan

COP29: Ukraine pledges to build back greener

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Grynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back green’.

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Ukrainians in Berlin ask Russians to share blame for 'Putin's war'

Russian opposition figures organised a march to the Russian embassy in Berlin to mark 1,000 days of the war in Ukraine — and some of the city's Ukrainian residents had mixed feelings.

Markets

European stocks fall to three-month low amid geopolitical jitters

The European markets briefly hit a three-month low due to heightened tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Investors shifted towards safe-haven assets, while oil prices surged on fears of potential supply disruptions.

EuroVerify

No, NATO's chief has not threatened to expel US

Since Donald Trump's reelection, claims have circulated on social media that the US will be pushed out of NATO if it fails to support Ukraine against the Russian invasion.

Earth News

Ukraine tallies environmental damages from 1,000 days of war at COP29

As central as environmental destruction is to Ukraine’s story at COP29, its pavilion is also a showcase for green restoration.

Peru

Joe Biden meets Xi Jinping for final time before leaving White House

Biden was expected to press Xi to use his leverage over Kim Jong Un to dissuade North Korea from further deepening its support for Russia's war in Ukraine but there were no reports any such talks took place.

USA

Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January.

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Dozens of buildings destroyed in Zaporizhzhia after Russian strike

In Zaporizhzhia, in southern Ukraine, a Russian strike on November 11 damaged 36 apartment blocks and over 100 houses.

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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk

Russian troops have intensified attacks in multiple sectors of the eastern front, trying to break through Ukraine's defences in the Donetsk region toward the towns of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.

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‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked: EU court

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.

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Trump team distances itself from Ukraine 'peace not territory' claim

Bryan Lanza, who worked on Trump’s presidential campaign, claimed the incoming Trump administration indicated restoring lost Ukrainian territory wasn't a precursor to peace.