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Seoul weighs sending arms to Ukraine as Pyongyang troops join Russia

South Korea may deploy military staff to Ukraine and provide armed support after reports of North Korean troops aiding Russia, Yonhap reported.

22 October 2024

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MEPs approve €35bn loan for Ukraine with some far-right support

The proposed loan for Ukraine split the far-right Patriots for Europe (PfE) group, with some of its members voting in favour and others against.

22 October 2024

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Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Sumy kills at least three

The attack was part of a mass overnight strike on Ukraine targeting several parts of the country.

22 October 2024

Europe

How should EU react to North Korean involvement in Ukraine war?

Authorities in Seoul say that North Korea has already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to Russia. What should the EU do in response to this development?

22 October 2024

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Four killed and dozens injured after Russian strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his appeal for air-defence systems after Russian strikes injured dozens across the country.

21 October 2024

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US defence secretary visits Kyiv amid Zelenskyy's support plea

Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv as Ukraine's president further pushed for Western support for his "victory plan".

21 October 2024

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Ukraine's struggle with weapon supply hampers battlefield efforts

Ukraine is actively recruiting more men and women but needs more weapons, Oleksandr Korniyenko, the first deputy chairperson of the parliament in Kyiv, told Euronews.

21 October 2024

Europe News

Ukraine aid, Middle East and budget - this week in the Parliament

The European Parliament is in for a busy week in Strasbourg, with key issues like the budget, migration, Ukraine, and conflicts in the Middle East set to dominate discussions. Expect fiery debates among MEPs, along with the presentation of two major awards for human rights and journalism.

21 October 2024

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Ukraine releases video allegedly of North Korean troops in Russia

The release of the video comes after the head of Ukrainian military intelligence claimed that around 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are currently training in eastern Russia.

20 October 2024

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G7 defence ministers' first ever meeting reaffirms support for Ukraine

Their declaration reiterated 'unwavering support for Ukraine', just days after President Volodymr Zelenskyy presented his plan to end the conflict.

19 October 2024

Europe News

France concerned by reports of North Korean troops in Ukraine

If the South Korean intelligence is confirmed, the troop deployment would bring a third country into the war and intensify the standoff between North Korea and the West.

18 October 2024

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Ukrainian families rally for answers on missing loved ones in combat

Several hundred protesters gathered in central Kyiv on Wednesday to demand answers about the whereabouts of their loved ones disappeared while serving.

17 October 2024

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NATO secretary-general says Ukraine will join alliance 'in the future'

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine's NATO membership is a core component of his so-called "victory plan", which he outlined to Ukrainian lawmakers on Wednesday.

17 October 2024

Europe News

North Korean support to Russia is 'first step to world war': Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy was in Brussels on Thursday to present his Victory Plan to European Union leaders and reiterate calls for additional support.

17 October 2024

Europe News

EU leaders open the door to 'new ways' of curbing irregular migration

The one-day summit was heavily dominated by migration as member states look to "innovative solutions" to curb irregular arrivals.

17 October 2024

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Ukrainian POWs face torture, violence and execution in Russia

Nine out of 10 Ukrainian prisoners of war are subjected to physical and moral torture, according to the Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin. But many are executed before they are taken prisoners.

16 October 2024

Ukraine

Zelenskyy talks up Ukraine's entry into NATO in 'victory plan' reveal

The Ukrainian leader's so-called "victory plan", which he presented to the Ukrainian Parliament on Wednesday, lays out Ukraine's preconditions for a ceasefire deal and is designed to strengthen its hand in any future negotiations.

16 October 2024

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New European leftist party sets out united stance, except on Ukraine

The new European platform for leftist parties, the European Left Alliance for the Planet and the People, mainly consists of members and observers from the Party of the European Left.

15 October 2024

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Russian missile strike in Mykolaïv claims one life, injures 16

A Russian strike in the Mykolaïv region of southern Ukraine left one woman dead and at least 16 others injured, causing extensive damage to the region’s infrastructure.

15 October 2024

Healthcare

Ukraine aligns with EU on healthcare amid crisis, says WHO

Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has led to frequent attacks on the country's healthcare infrastructure, but also offered an opportunity for it to shape its health system towards a future aligned towards the EU.

15 October 2024