Ukraine, UN and Russia

UN accuses Russia of waging war of attrition against Ukraine
The report documents violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws, including possible war crimes
Over 12,300 civilians killed since start of Ukraine war, UN says
Russia has conducted regular attacks on faraway cities in recent months using such weapons. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Ukraine Says Russia Dropped Over 51,000 Guided Bombs Since Start of War
Russia has launched more than 51,000 guided aerial bombs against Ukraine since the start of its full-blown invasion nearly three years ago, the Ukrainian air force said on Thursday. Guided, or glide,
Russian security forces urge Putin to escalate war in Ukraine, ISW says
Senior Russian security and military officials are pushing for an escalation of hostilities in Ukraine, opposing any prospects of negotiations. Source: Institute for the Study of War (ISW) Details: ISW analysts note that Russian security forces deem it crucial to escalate military operations in Ukraine,
Trump's team revising its approach to ending Russia's war against Ukraine - FT
The team of newly elected US President Donald Trump is reviewing its approach to ending Russian aggression in Ukraine. European officials are already discussing this issue with the incoming US administration,
Russian war losses in Ukraine have risen for 6 months straight, UK says
The UK Defence Ministry, citing Ukrainian military estimates, said Russian losses reached a high of 2,200 troops killed or wounded on December 19.
Trump Signals Potential Talks with Putin to End Ukraine War
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced plans for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the Russia-Ukraine war. Speaking at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said, He wants to meet, and we are setting it up.

Russia, North Korea

Kim Jong Un’s big guns spotted on Russian front lines in Ukraine
Ukraine sees tactical advances in Russia’s Kursk, while Moscow claims to have secured front line town in Donbas.
Russia alleges journalist killed by drone attack in occupied Ukraine, calls on UN to condemn Kyiv
Russia is demanding the United Nations condemn Kyiv following an alleged drone attack that it claims killed a journalist ...
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UN rights commissioner urges Russia to halt alleged summary executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war
I am deeply concerned by a significant increase in credible allegations of executions of Ukrainian military personnel ...
Kim Jong-un unveils North Korea’s LARGEST warship ever with Russian-style destroyer to carry cruise missile system
TYRANT Kim Jong-un has unveiled North Korea’s largest naval destroyer that could house a vertical launchpad capable of firing guided cruise missiles. The mighty vessel – said to be ...
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Russia skips UN reports on supply of refined petroleum products to N. Korea since Feb.
Russia has skipped its required reports to the United Nations on supplying refined petroleum products to North Korea since ...
After US exemption, UN says more significant Syria sanctions work needed
A U.S. sanctions exemption for transactions with governing institutions in Syria is welcome, but "much more significant work ...
Kim Jong Un’s big guns spotted on Russian front lines: report
A North Korean howitzer has been reported on Russia's front lines following November sightings of a shipment of two M1989 Koksan self-propelled big guns as Pyongyang entered the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine latest: Kyiv strikes supermarket in Russian-held city with US missiles, Moscow-backed official says
The US has announced a $500m aid package for Ukraine, including air defence missiles and ammunition. Meanwhile, around 113 people are injured after a Russian bomb attack in the Ukrainian city of ...