Author: Mikhail Bogdanov

North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to Russia. Ukraine and its allies expect that they will be deployed to assist the Kremlin’s war effort. Ukrainian, South Korean and US sources all report that North Korea has transferred at least 10,000 soldiers to Russia, with some reports mentioning numbers up to 12,000. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he reserves the right to deploy North Korean soldiers: “It is our sovereign decision.” Ukraine and its supporters strongly condemned the deployment of North Korean troops, fearing a further escalation of the war. What do we know about where the soldiers are? The troops were initially…

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Several districts of Kyiv and other regions across Ukraine were struck by an hours-long heavy Russian drone attack overnight, Ukraine said, with local AFP reporters saying new explosions had been heard in the afternoon. The attacks caused “damage and casualties”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Ukraine said on Saturday Kyiv had come under heavy drone attack overnight, as fresh explosions were heard in the capital and other regions were struck. “Unfortunately, the attack by Russian drones caused damage and casualties in various districts of Kyiv,” President Volodymyr Zelensky said. He said that the “constant terrorist attacks on Ukrainian cities prove that the pressure on Russia…

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The recent fighting in Kharkiv raises some serious questions about the human cost of the conflict. It’s painful to hear about the lives lost, the injuries sustained, or maimed for life. The narrative of the Ukrainian adventure being framed by Russia as an effort to free Ukraine from “neo-Nazis” is a and contentious one. Despite lengthy examinations. Making combat footage public is a difficult decision, especially considering the potential biases involved. However, it’s crucial for the readers to see the harsh realities of war. The reports of the Russian forces pushing hard in the Kharkiv pocket, with a sizable troop…

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