Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- Indian envoy slams Trudeau government, Former Russian oil executive found dead after fall.

Survey Reveals Employers Avoid Hiring GenZ Workers | Indian Envoy Slams Trudeau Govt | Trending On WION

The Iranian made drones have caused a lot of damage in Ukraine. Reports claim that Russia launches 30 to 80 Shahed drones against Ukrainian cities each day but a report suggests that Ukraine is now developing the Shahed Hunter -- a weapon capable of intercepting these Kamikaze drones. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine's New Weapon To Counter Russia

<p>G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, staged in the southern city of Naples which is home to a NATO base.</p>

<p>At the top of the agenda was Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, now in its third year.</p>

<p>"We underscore our intent to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, including military assistance in the short and long term," read the G7 defence ministers' final statement that pledged "unwavering support".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-imposing-sanctions-us-g7-condemn-israels-settlement-expansion-in-west-bank-739997"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;'We are imposing sanctions': US, G7 condemn Israel's settlement expansion in West Bank</strong></a></p>

<p>But the G7 defence ministers&nbsp;–&nbsp;from Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Japan, Canada, and the United States –&nbsp;also warned of the dangers of further intensification in the Middle East, including in Lebanon where the United Nations has blamed Israel for strikes on UN peacekeepers. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We are concerned by the latest events in Lebanon and the risk of further escalation. We express concern over all threats to UNIFIL's security," read a final statement from the ministers, while calling for Iran to stop supporting Hamas and Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met a Hamas representative in Istanbul on Saturday, according to the IRNA official news agency.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;G7 Calls For De-Escalation In West Asia As New Sanctions Loom Over Tehran</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/g7-calls-for-de-escalation-in-west-asia-as-new-sanctions-loom-over-tehran-764195/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The many, concurrent conflicts –&nbsp;including instability in sub-Saharan Africa and growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region –&nbsp;"highlight a deteriorated security framework with forecasts for the near future that cannot be positive", said Italian Defence Minister Giudo Crosetto at the start of the one-day talks.</p>

<p>The summit came two days after Israel announced it had killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel that triggered the devastating retaliatory war in Gaza.</p>

<p>Also in attendance were NATO chief Mark Rutte and the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, who echoed the words of US President Joe Biden that the death of Sinwar could mark an opportunity to bring about the end of hostilities. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>

<p>"Certainly after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, a new perspective is open and we have to use it in order to reach a ceasefire, to release the remaining hostages and to look for a political perspective," Borrell told journalists.</p>

<p>The morning session included discussions over recent strikes on UN peacekeepers UNIFIL in Lebanon, where Israel is also at war with Hamas ally Hezbollah.</p>

<p>Borrell suggested that the peacekeepers' mandate should be beefed up by the UN Security Council to give them more scope to act amid repeated attacks on their positions, which they blame on Israeli forces.</p>

<p>"They cannot act by themselves, it is certainly a limited role," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Borrell wrote on social media that "a more robust mandate for UNIFIL" was needed.</p>

<p>In Lebanon on Friday, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed as "unacceptable" the recent strikes on UNIFIL.</p>

<p>Italy has around 1,000 troops in the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, which has soldiers from more than 50 countries.</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine prospects&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>The G7's pledge of continued support for Ukraine comes as the country enters its third winter at war, with battlefield losses in the east and the prospect of reduced US military support should Donald Trump be elected to the White House next month.</p>

<p>Biden urged NATO allies during a visit to Berlin on Friday not to step down in backing Ukraine, saying that supporters of Kyiv "cannot let up".</p>

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, under mounting pressure from Western allies to forge a winning strategy against Russia, on Thursday presented what he called a "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Its main thrust is a call for immediate NATO membership, deemed unfeasible by alliance members.</p>

<p>It also demands the ability to strike military targets inside Russia with long-range weapons, and an undefined "non-nuclear strategic deterrence package" on Ukrainian territory.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another worry for Ukraine are reports, based on South Korean intelligence, that North Korea is deploying large numbers of troops to support Moscow's war against Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>NATO was not as yet able to confirm that intelligence, Rutte said on Friday.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.

G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, staged in the southern city of Naples which is home to a NATO base. At the top of the agenda was Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine, now in its third year. "We underscore our intent to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, including military assistance in the short and long term," read the G7 defence ministers' final statement that pledged "unwavering support". Also read: 'We are imposing sanctions': US, G7 condemn Israel's settlement expansion in West Bank But the G7 defence ministers – from Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Japan, Canada, and the United States – also warned of the dangers of further intensification in the Middle East, including in Lebanon where the United Nations has blamed Israel for strikes on UN peacekeepers. "We are concerned by the latest events in Lebanon and the risk of further escalation. We express concern over all threats to UNIFIL's security," read a final statement from the ministers, while calling for Iran to stop supporting Hamas and Hezbollah. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met a Hamas representative in Istanbul on Saturday, according to the IRNA official news agency. Watch | G7 Calls For De-Escalation In West Asia As New Sanctions Loom Over Tehran × The many, concurrent conflicts – including instability in sub-Saharan Africa and growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific region – "highlight a deteriorated security framework with forecasts for the near future that cannot be positive", said Italian Defence Minister Giudo Crosetto at the start of the one-day talks. The summit came two days after Israel announced it had killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel that triggered the devastating retaliatory war in Gaza. Also in attendance were NATO chief Mark Rutte and the EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, who echoed the words of US President Joe Biden that the death of Sinwar could mark an opportunity to bring about the end of hostilities. "Certainly after the killing of Yahya Sinwar, a new perspective is open and we have to use it in order to reach a ceasefire, to release the remaining hostages and to look for a political perspective," Borrell told journalists. The morning session included discussions over recent strikes on UN peacekeepers UNIFIL in Lebanon, where Israel is also at war with Hamas ally Hezbollah. Borrell suggested that the peacekeepers' mandate should be beefed up by the UN Security Council to give them more scope to act amid repeated attacks on their positions, which they blame on Israeli forces. "They cannot act by themselves, it is certainly a limited role," he said. Earlier on Saturday, Borrell wrote on social media that "a more robust mandate for UNIFIL" was needed. In Lebanon on Friday, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni slammed as "unacceptable" the recent strikes on UNIFIL. Italy has around 1,000 troops in the UN peacekeeping force in Lebanon, which has soldiers from more than 50 countries. Ukraine prospects The G7's pledge of continued support for Ukraine comes as the country enters its third winter at war, with battlefield losses in the east and the prospect of reduced US military support should Donald Trump be elected to the White House next month. Biden urged NATO allies during a visit to Berlin on Friday not to step down in backing Ukraine, saying that supporters of Kyiv "cannot let up". Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, under mounting pressure from Western allies to forge a winning strategy against Russia, on Thursday presented what he called a "victory plan" to the European Union and NATO. Its main thrust is a call for immediate NATO membership, deemed unfeasible by alliance members. It also demands the ability to strike military targets inside Russia with long-range weapons, and an undefined "non-nuclear strategic deterrence package" on Ukrainian territory. Another worry for Ukraine are reports, based on South Korean intelligence, that North Korea is deploying large numbers of troops to support Moscow's war against Ukraine. NATO was not as yet able to confirm that intelligence, Rutte said on Friday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

G7 meeting: Defence ministers vows 'unwavering support' for Ukraine; share concern over Lebanon conflict

On Sunday, Russia claimed that it has taken control of a key settlement in the Donetsk region as fears fighting continues in eastern Ukraine. Watch this report to know more.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia Claims Control Of Zoryanoye: Donetsk

Russia has ramped up its military posturing conducting high-profile tests of its strategic nuclear forces as it continues to gain ground on the battlefield. On the other hand President Zelensky is unable to rally crucial support from Western allies. Watch our report to know more.

Russia-Ukraine: After Giving Ultimatum to Nato Zelensky Now Says He Does Not Want Nuclear Weapons

<p>For decades now, a simple tactic used on the battlefield was swarming, which involves attacking the enemy with a higher number of autonomous systems from multiple directions than the other side. This attack is not necessarily done with precision or force but by sheer numbers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, as time has evolved, in modern warfare, drones can perform the task.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last Sunday, it only took a few drones for Iran-backed Lebanon-based Hezbollah to infiltrate Israel's normally impenetrable "Iron Dome" air defences.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the impact was&nbsp;vast, on one of the bloodiest days since October 7, 2023.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah strike&nbsp;killed four Israeli soldiers and injured around 60 others&nbsp;at a military base in northern Israel. The Lebanon-based militant group&nbsp;said that it targeted the camp using a "Swarm of &nbsp;kamikaze drones”, which “broke through the Israel defence radars without detection.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-israeli-pm-netanyahus-caesarea-home-targeted-in-drone-attack-from-lebanon-none-hurt-768921"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence</strong></a></p>

<p>Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that they are "studying and investigating the incident – how a drone infiltrated without warning and struck the base”. His conclusion was bashful: “We must provide better defence.”</p>

<p>In the modern era of war, drone swarms are almost unsurprising. The Israel-Gaza conflict and the Ukraine-Russia war are the key examples of that. Notably, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, reports have suggested that up to 10,000 drones are in the air on any given day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the Yemen-based Houthi rebels have also shown an increasing inclination towards using swarms of sea drones to threaten commercial ships and intimidate Western warships since the beginning of the war in Gaza, over a year ago.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hezbollah Calls for 'escalatory' Phase of War With Israel</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/hezbollah-calls-for-escalatory-phase-of-war-with-israel-768829/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>According to a report by The Daily Telegraph, in January, a group of 18 drones, believed to be relatively expensive Iranian-designed Shahad 136, were flown towards merchant vessels and American and British warships patrolling the region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Professor Michael Clarke, visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London told The Daily Telegraph: "This isn’t revolutionary, but it is different. Drones have existed for a very long time, but when you think about them in the Afghanistan war [for example], they existed in small numbers because people thought of them as airplanes without pilots, and most were almost as big as that."</p>

<p>He also noted how the West was “very slow to cop to the idea that much smaller, cheaper drones could be used as weapons, and in numbers, that’s the point. Not three or four, [but] 40 or 50 potentially.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Clarke said that he believes&nbsp;it is a matter that only underlines how the soldiers of the future won’t necessarily need simply “belligerence and the ability to carry their luggage across the Brecon Beacons in terrible weather.” He added, that as the enemy unleashes the drones of war, they’ll need to be technically proficient.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


For decades now, a simple tactic used on the battlefield was swarming, which involves attacking the enemy with a higher number of autonomous systems from multiple directions than the other side.

For decades now, a simple tactic used on the battlefield was swarming, which involves attacking the enemy with a higher number of autonomous systems from multiple directions than the other side. This attack is not necessarily done with precision or force but by sheer numbers. However, as time has evolved, in modern warfare, drones can perform the task. Last Sunday, it only took a few drones for Iran-backed Lebanon-based Hezbollah to infiltrate Israel's normally impenetrable "Iron Dome" air defences. However, the impact was vast, on one of the bloodiest days since October 7, 2023. Hezbollah strike killed four Israeli soldiers and injured around 60 others at a military base in northern Israel. The Lebanon-based militant group said that it targeted the camp using a "Swarm of kamikaze drones”, which “broke through the Israel defence radars without detection.” Also read: West Asia crisis: Drone from Lebanon launched toward Israeli PM Netanyahu's residence Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said that they are "studying and investigating the incident – how a drone infiltrated without warning and struck the base”. His conclusion was bashful: “We must provide better defence.” In the modern era of war, drone swarms are almost unsurprising. The Israel-Gaza conflict and the Ukraine-Russia war are the key examples of that. Notably, amid Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, reports have suggested that up to 10,000 drones are in the air on any given day. Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the Yemen-based Houthi rebels have also shown an increasing inclination towards using swarms of sea drones to threaten commercial ships and intimidate Western warships since the beginning of the war in Gaza, over a year ago. Watch | Hezbollah Calls for 'escalatory' Phase of War With Israel × According to a report by The Daily Telegraph, in January, a group of 18 drones, believed to be relatively expensive Iranian-designed Shahad 136, were flown towards merchant vessels and American and British warships patrolling the region. Professor Michael Clarke, visiting professor in the Department of War Studies at King’s College, London told The Daily Telegraph: "This isn’t revolutionary, but it is different. Drones have existed for a very long time, but when you think about them in the Afghanistan war [for example], they existed in small numbers because people thought of them as airplanes without pilots, and most were almost as big as that." He also noted how the West was “very slow to cop to the idea that much smaller, cheaper drones could be used as weapons, and in numbers, that’s the point. Not three or four, [but] 40 or 50 potentially.” Clarke said that he believes it is a matter that only underlines how the soldiers of the future won’t necessarily need simply “belligerence and the ability to carry their luggage across the Brecon Beacons in terrible weather.” He added, that as the enemy unleashes the drones of war, they’ll need to be technically proficient. (With inputs from agencies)

Modern era of war: How deadly drones are transforming battlefields

Ukrainian President Zelensky has pitched his victory plan to European Union and NATO leaders. They pledged continued support for Kyiv but it did not endorse the call for an immediate invitation to join the NATO. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO Pledges Support To Kyiv, Does Not Endorse Immediate Membership

As Russian forces continue their Relentless advance in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's ambitious Victory plan faces mounting skepticism from the Western allies. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' Fails To Gain NATO Backing

Ukraine is facing a new threat from Russia in the form of small, lethal drones adapted to carry explosives. Ukraine claims that Russia is employing a new strategy in the ongoing conflict, and civilians in frontline cities are the first to be affected by this drone menace.

Ukraine Faces New Drone Threat as Russia Unleashes Lethal Explosive Tactics

<p>North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it has learned that the North has recently decided to send four brigades of 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian soldiers, reported Yonhap.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky hints at troops deployed on border&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang is preparing to send around 10,000 soldiers to Russia and called it a "big problem".</p>

<p>Citing Ukrainian intelligence reports, he said that North Korean personnel have already been deployed in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-says-north-korean-troops-deployed-with-russians-to-fight-with-ukraine-768439"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>"We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send to fight against us," Zelensky said during a press conference in Brussels after the European Union summit. "That's really, I think, a big problem."</p>

<p>Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a security meeting on Friday and said the international community must respond with "all available means".</p>

<p>According to Seoul's spy agency, 1,500 North Korean troops have already arrived in Russia. Some anonymous sources told South Korean media the final figure could be closer to 12,000.</p>

<p>Russia and North Korea have boosted&nbsp;their defence and diplomatic relations&nbsp;in the past months.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-and-north-korea-sign-strategic-partnership-treaty-733280/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday and called him his "closest comrade".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier this week, a military source in Russia’s Far East told BBC Russian, that “a number of North Koreans have arrived” and were stationed in one of the military bases near Ussuriysk, to the north of Vladivostok.</p>

<p>However, some military experts fear that the Russian military units will have difficulties working with North Korean troops due to the language barrier and also because Pyongyang's&nbsp;army has no recent experience in combat operations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They could guard some sections of the Russian-Ukrainian border, which would free Russian units for fighting elsewhere,” Valeriy Ryabykh, editor of the Ukrainian publication Defence Express, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I would rule out the possibility that these units will immediately appear on the front line.”</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.</em></strong></p>


North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency.

North Korea on Friday (Oct 18) has decided to send "large scale troops" to support Russia amid its war with Ukraine, and will be sending 12,000 soldiers to the war, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported citing Seoul's spy agency. South Korea's National Intelligence Service said it has learned that the North has recently decided to send four brigades of 12,000 soldiers, including special forces, to Ukraine to fight alongside Russian soldiers, reported Yonhap. Zelensky hints at troops deployed on border This comes a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Pyongyang is preparing to send around 10,000 soldiers to Russia and called it a "big problem". Citing Ukrainian intelligence reports, he said that North Korean personnel have already been deployed in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories. Also read: Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine "We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send to fight against us," Zelensky said during a press conference in Brussels after the European Union summit. "That's really, I think, a big problem." Meanwhile, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for a security meeting on Friday and said the international community must respond with "all available means". According to Seoul's spy agency, 1,500 North Korean troops have already arrived in Russia. Some anonymous sources told South Korean media the final figure could be closer to 12,000. Russia and North Korea have boosted their defence and diplomatic relations in the past months. Watch | Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty × Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin on his birthday and called him his "closest comrade". Earlier this week, a military source in Russia’s Far East told BBC Russian, that “a number of North Koreans have arrived” and were stationed in one of the military bases near Ussuriysk, to the north of Vladivostok. However, some military experts fear that the Russian military units will have difficulties working with North Korean troops due to the language barrier and also because Pyongyang's army has no recent experience in combat operations. “They could guard some sections of the Russian-Ukrainian border, which would free Russian units for fighting elsewhere,” Valeriy Ryabykh, editor of the Ukrainian publication Defence Express, said. “I would rule out the possibility that these units will immediately appear on the front line.” (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia conflict on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately report this developing news story, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

North Korea to send 12,000 troops to fight alongside Russia in its war against Ukraine: Seoul

As the Russian forces continue their relentless advance in eastern Ukraine, President Zelensky's ambitious Victory plan faces mounting skepticism from Western allies. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine: Zelensky Wants 'Strong Ukraine' To Be 'Ready For Diplomacy'

Ukrainian president Zelensky has pitched his victory plan to European union and NATO leaders, they pledged continued support for Kev but did not endorse the call for an immediate invitation to join NATO. Watch to know more.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Seeks EU, NATO Backing For 'Victory Plan'

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO Says Ukraine Can't Join While At War

US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said. On a call with Ukrainian President Biden stressed on his efforts to surge security assistance to Kyiv over the remainder of his term in office. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Is Pushing NATO Into Direct Conflict With Moscow, Says Russia

Ahead of the BRICS Summit to be held later this month, Russia which chairs the BRICS group has called on its partners to come up with an alternative to the International Monetary Fund(IMF). The reason being it is bearing the brunt of Western sanctions due to its war in Ukraine. BRICS comprise countries which are key drivers of economic growth, most notably India and China which are the fastest-growing economies. With more countries joining hands, BRICS is fast emerging as a geopolitical counterweight to the West, which seeks to challenge the hegemony of Western institutions such as the World Bank and the United Nations.

Russia Proposes IMF Alternative: Can BRICS Set A New World Order?

Volodymyr Zelensky told allies Thursday that Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he explained his "victory plan" to EU leaders and NATO defense chiefs in Brussels.

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' Fails to Gain NATO Backing

<p>&nbsp;The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort.</p>

<p>New&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;target a Chinese company, Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co Ltd, that makes the engine powering Russia's Garpiya series long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, the US&nbsp;Treasury Department said.</p>

<p>The measures also hit China-based Redlepus&nbsp;Vector Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd for its role in the drones' shipment and an affiliated Russian person and company.</p>

<p>The drones are believed to have been&nbsp;used against military and civilian targets in Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure and inflicting both civilian and military casualties. Reuters was first to report last month that the new Russian drones were being made&nbsp;using Chinese engines and parts.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-zelenskys-victory-plan-for-ukraine-768346"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine</strong></a></p>

<p>"While the United States previously imposed&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;on [People's Republic of China] entities providing critical inputs to Russia's military-industrial base, these are the first U.S.&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;imposed on PRC entities directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms," said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.</p>

<p>A senior Biden administration official said the actions by the Chinese companies were at odds with what the Chinese government has said privately about its intentions.</p>

<p>The Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington, Liu Pengyu, repeated China's opposition to&nbsp;sanctions&nbsp;and said it was handling the export of military products responsibly.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-biden-to-hold-virtual-meeting-of-ukraines-allies-in-november-768172/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>"The US&nbsp;makes false accusations against China's normal trade with Russia, just as it continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine," the spokesperson said. "This is (the) typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible."</p>

<p>The Chinese companies could not be immediately reached out of office hours and the Russian government also could not be immediately be reached for comment.</p>

<p>The moves come as deepening cooperation between Russia and other countries, including China, has thwarted Washington's effort to disable Russia's war effort in Ukraine, which grinds on as Moscow's forces advance in the east.</p>

<p>US President Joe Biden is headed to Germany for talks with European allies set to include discussion of Ukraine's war strategy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing a "victory plan" that he hopes will end Russia's more than 2-1/2-year-old invasion.</p>

<p>Biden has sought to ease tensions with China even while rebuking its government for supporting Russia.</p>

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the October&nbsp;22-24 BRICS summit in Russia, and Washington is watching for signs of further cooperation, according to senior Biden administration officials.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort.

The United States on Thursday sanctioned two Chinese companies and a Russian affiliate involved in making and shipping attack drones and warned the two countries to halt cooperation boosting the Ukraine war effort. New sanctions target a Chinese company, Xiamen Limbach Aircraft Engine Co Ltd, that makes the engine powering Russia's Garpiya series long-range unmanned aerial vehicles, the US Treasury Department said. The measures also hit China-based Redlepus Vector Industry Shenzhen Co Ltd for its role in the drones' shipment and an affiliated Russian person and company. The drones are believed to have been used against military and civilian targets in Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure and inflicting both civilian and military casualties. Reuters was first to report last month that the new Russian drones were being made using Chinese engines and parts. Also read: Here's everything you need to know about Zelensky's 'Victory Plan' for Ukraine "While the United States previously imposed sanctions on [People's Republic of China] entities providing critical inputs to Russia's military-industrial base, these are the first U.S. sanctions imposed on PRC entities directly developing and producing complete weapons systems in partnership with Russian firms," said State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. A senior Biden administration official said the actions by the Chinese companies were at odds with what the Chinese government has said privately about its intentions. The Chinese embassy spokesperson in Washington, Liu Pengyu, repeated China's opposition to sanctions and said it was handling the export of military products responsibly. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November × "The US makes false accusations against China's normal trade with Russia, just as it continues to pour unprecedented military aid into Ukraine," the spokesperson said. "This is (the) typical double standard, and extremely hypocritical and irresponsible." The Chinese companies could not be immediately reached out of office hours and the Russian government also could not be immediately be reached for comment. The moves come as deepening cooperation between Russia and other countries, including China, has thwarted Washington's effort to disable Russia's war effort in Ukraine, which grinds on as Moscow's forces advance in the east. US President Joe Biden is headed to Germany for talks with European allies set to include discussion of Ukraine's war strategy. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is pushing a "victory plan" that he hopes will end Russia's more than 2-1/2-year-old invasion. Biden has sought to ease tensions with China even while rebuking its government for supporting Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet on the sidelines of the October 22-24 BRICS summit in Russia, and Washington is watching for signs of further cooperation, according to senior Biden administration officials. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies for helping Russia make drones to attack Ukraine

Ukrainian front lines are under intense pressure as Russian missile barrages continue to strike key positions. The heavy bombardment is testing Ukraine's defenses, raising concerns about the stability of its front-line forces amid the ongoing conflict.

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukrainian Front Lines Buckle Under Russian Missile Barrages

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky To Pitch 'Victory Plan' To EU, NATO

US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said. On a call with Ukrainian President Biden stressed on his efforts to surge security assistance to Kyiv over the remainder of his term in office. remainder meaning Watch in for more details!

US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said. The package includes air defence and armoured vehicles, according to a readout of the call between US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Biden To Hold Virtual Meeting Of Ukraine's Allies In November

<p>Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to Russia, and in recent days Zelensky has said Pyongyang was also sending personnel, a significant escalation of foreign assistance for Moscow's invasion.</p>

<p>"We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the Russian army," Zelensky told a news conference in Brussels.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-accuses-north-korea-of-sending-troops-to-aid-russia-calls-for-more-military-support-from-partners-767153"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners'</strong></a></p>

<p>He said he could not give the exact numbers that were already on the ground.</p>

<p>"We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send fight against us," he said, describing it as the "first step to the World War".</p>

<p>The North Korean troops being prepared to fight in Ukraine include land forces and "other technical personnel", Zelensky said.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Is Russia using North Korean missiles against Ukraine?</strong></p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/is-russia-using-north-korean-missiles-against-ukraine-716620/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>Ukraine's Western allies have yet to confirm Kyiv's assertion that Pyongyang is sending troops, though they say they are studying it. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said on Tuesday any North Korean troop involvement in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the Moscow-Pyongyang defence relationship.</p>

<p>Zelensky said Russia needs to fill the gap in mobilisation and cover its own personnel losses.</p>

<p>Ukraine and the West say hundreds of thousands of Russians have been killed or wounded fighting in Ukraine, while Ukraine's own military losses, a closely guarded secret, are also high but smaller. Moscow's forces have advanced over the past several months in Ukraine's east.</p>

<p>Ukraine has called on allies to respond firmly to North Korean aid for Russia, including by imposing new sanctions and further isolating Pyongyang.</p>

<p><em>Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION&nbsp;audience.</em></p>


Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday.

Thousands of North Korean troops are being prepared to fight on Russia's behalf in Ukraine and some North Korean officers have already been deployed there, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday. Western countries have long accused North Korea of sending weapons to Russia, and in recent days Zelensky has said Pyongyang was also sending personnel, a significant escalation of foreign assistance for Moscow's invasion. "We have information from our intelligence that ... some officers of the North Korean army are already on Ukrainian territory temporarily occupied by the Russian enemies. So they joined the Russian army," Zelensky told a news conference in Brussels. Also read: Zelensky accuses North Korea of sending troops to aid Russia, calls for more military support from 'partners' He said he could not give the exact numbers that were already on the ground. "We know about 10,000 soldiers of North Korea that they are preparing to send fight against us," he said, describing it as the "first step to the World War". The North Korean troops being prepared to fight in Ukraine include land forces and "other technical personnel", Zelensky said. Watch | Is Russia using North Korean missiles against Ukraine? × Ukraine's Western allies have yet to confirm Kyiv's assertion that Pyongyang is sending troops, though they say they are studying it. White House National Security Council spokesperson Sean Savett said on Tuesday any North Korean troop involvement in Ukraine, if true, would mark a significant increase in the Moscow-Pyongyang defence relationship. Zelensky said Russia needs to fill the gap in mobilisation and cover its own personnel losses. Ukraine and the West say hundreds of thousands of Russians have been killed or wounded fighting in Ukraine, while Ukraine's own military losses, a closely guarded secret, are also high but smaller. Moscow's forces have advanced over the past several months in Ukraine's east. Ukraine has called on allies to respond firmly to North Korean aid for Russia, including by imposing new sanctions and further isolating Pyongyang. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Zelensky says North Korean troops deployed with Russians to fight with Ukraine

US President Joe Biden announced a $425 million arms package for Kyiv Wednesday in a call with President Volodymr Zelensky, ahead of a meeting with European leaders in Berlin to discuss Ukraine, the White House said.

Russia-Ukraine War: Joe Biden Announces $425 Mn Ukraine Arms Package In Zelensky Call

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday unveiled his long-awaited Victory Plan to end Russia's invasion, rejecting any territorial concessions and urging ramped-up Western backing, including an invitation to join NATO. Watch this report for more updates.

Russia-Ukraine War: Russia's Village-By-village Strategy Wearing Down Ukrainian Defences

russia

Russia, News on Russia, stories on Russia, articles on Russia, Russia stories at Wion, Russia news, Russia latest news