The US has warned that the North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine will return in body parts. Ukraine President Zelensky has once again made an appeal to Washington to supply long-range missiles. Watch this report to know more.

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Russian troops continue to advance into Ukrainian territory, causing significant territorial losses and impacting morale among Ukrainian forces. The ongoing conflict has led to heightened tensions and humanitarian concerns, as both sides grapple with the consequences of sustained military engagement.

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Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has conducted extensive nuclear drills stimulating a massive response to potential enemy strikes and this comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the importance of modern nuclear forces. Watch in for more details!

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Vovchansk, a Ukrainian town, that lies just five kilometres from the Russian border, has been completely destroyed after over two years of Russia-Ukraine war. It had a population of about 20,000 before the war and now only the survives in the memories of those who fled the frontline town. Watch in for more details!

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Russia has reportedly made a proposal to India for using Indian airlines to operate on local routes within Russia. Western sanctions have reportedly cut off Russia’s access to the U.S. and European aircraft manufacturers and component supplies. This has reportedly not only prevented new aircraft from being added but also led to several existing ones being grounded due to the lack of software upgrades or spare parts.

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According to a Russian media group, Moscow's forces have taken 196.1 square km of Ukrainian territory over the week of October 20-27, making it the swiftest weekly advance for the forces this year.

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Russia claims to have captured the Eastern Ukrainian Village of Izmailivika on Sunday where it has been making gradual advances for months. Russia has also warned Ukraine for escalation. Watch the full story to know more.

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Vovchansk, a Ukrainian town, that lies just five kilometres from the Russian border, has been completely destroyed after over two years of Russia-Ukraine war. It had a population of about 20,000 before the war and now only the survives in the memories of those who fled the frontline town.

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The Ukrainians are retreating in the face of the Russian army Advance as it claims new ground every day. While the West claims that North Korean soldiers have already started moving to the front lines along with the Russians. Watch this report to know more.

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South Africa and Ukraine have signed a deal to Grant Visa free access on diplomatic official and service passports from both countries on Sunday. Watch this report to know more.

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Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, a train has been repurposed as a mobile hospital to treat injured Ukrainian soldiers. Equipped with medical facilities and staffed by healthcare professionals, the train provides urgent care and support for those wounded in conflict. This innovative solution aims to address the challenges of medical logistics in war zones, ensuring that soldiers receive timely treatment as the situation evolves.

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South Korea has expressed grave concern over Russia's move to ratify its defense treaty with North Korea. This after the lawmakers in Russia's lower house voted 397 to 0 to ratify the treaty. Watch to know more.

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X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;

Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO&nbsp;began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US&nbsp;president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources.&nbsp;

The media report&nbsp;came less than two weeks&nbsp;ahead of the&nbsp;US presidential&nbsp;election.&nbsp;

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However, Musk's influence extends far beyond politics, through his social media platform X and his tech firm SpaceX. With the help of these platforms, he has megabucks government contracts and high-level security clearance to classified US information.

The Russian president once asked Musk to avoid activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favour to Chinese President Xi Jinping, report WSJ citing&nbsp;two people who were briefed on the request.&nbsp;

His Starlink satellite internet service highlights a major aspect of Musk's influence. Notably, he gave Ukraine free access to his system after Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

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Musk's move was lauded as an important tool in Ukraine's ability to fight back against the Russian invasion.&nbsp;However, relations between Musk and Ukrainian authorities cooled down as the&nbsp;war progressed.&nbsp;

The X owner, later, stopped funding the terminals for Ukraine and also prohibited its military's use of Starlink to control drones.&nbsp;

In October 2022, Musk began posting a trail of Kremlin talking points about the war on social media platform X, which he presented as a plan for peace. However, his posts triggered major pushback from top officials in Kyiv and&nbsp;Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

<h2>Kremlin denies report</h2>

Kremlin on Friday (Oct 25)&nbsp;denied the reports of Musk in talks with Putin.&nbsp;"It's all untrue, absolutely false information published in the newspaper," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources.

X owner Elon Musk has been in regular contact with Russian President Vladimir Putin since late 2022, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Musk and Putin continued to hold talks into this year, even as the Tesla CEO began to criticise the United States military support for Ukraine and became actively involved in the election campaign of Republican candidate and former US president Donald Trump, according to the Journal's intelligence sources. The media report came less than two weeks ahead of the US presidential election. Also read: Elon Musk's America PAC under fire for $1 million giveaway; DOJ warns of potential federal law violation However, Musk's influence extends far beyond politics, through his social media platform X and his tech firm SpaceX. With the help of these platforms, he has megabucks government contracts and high-level security clearance to classified US information. The Russian president once asked Musk to avoid activating his Starlink satellite internet service over Taiwan as a favour to Chinese President Xi Jinping, report WSJ citing two people who were briefed on the request. His Starlink satellite internet service highlights a major aspect of Musk's influence. Notably, he gave Ukraine free access to his system after Putin launched his full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Watch | US Election 2024: Musk Makes Controversial Announcement × Musk's move was lauded as an important tool in Ukraine's ability to fight back against the Russian invasion. However, relations between Musk and Ukrainian authorities cooled down as the war progressed. The X owner, later, stopped funding the terminals for Ukraine and also prohibited its military's use of Starlink to control drones. In October 2022, Musk began posting a trail of Kremlin talking points about the war on social media platform X, which he presented as a plan for peace. However, his posts triggered major pushback from top officials in Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Kremlin denies report Kremlin on Friday (Oct 25) denied the reports of Musk in talks with Putin. "It's all untrue, absolutely false information published in the newspaper," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists. (With inputs from agencies)

Elon Musk in 'regular contact' with Russian President Putin since late 2022: Report

U.S Says North Korean Troops Are In Russia. The Russia North Korea Alliance is extending beyond military supplies and ammunition much to the horror of the West and it is now expanding to North Korean boots on the ground fighting for Russia in Ukraine all of which is being greeted by a volley of condemnation from the West. Are North Koreans fighting in Ukraine? The West and Ukrainian President Zelensky are convinced of it and Russian President Vladimir Putin does not deny it when asked to confirm. Watch in for more details!

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United Nations Secretary-General&nbsp;Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. Volodymyr Zelensky has now responded by rejecting a proposed visit by the UN chief to Kyiv, news agency AFP reported citing presidential sources.

BRICS Summit turned out to be a massive PR boost for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who used the opportunity to refute ‘Russia-is-isolated’ claims often furthered by Western leaders and media.

More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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“After Kazan, (Guterres) wanted to come to Ukraine, but the president did not confirm his visit. So Guterres won’t be here, specifically because of the humiliation of sanity and international law in Kazan,” the presidential source said.

<h2>Talks between UN chief and Putin</h2>

According to a statement released by the UN, Guterres reminded Putin that the “Russian invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.”

Guterres also highlighted the importance of "establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," saying the move was vital for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as global "food and energy security."

"He fully supports the continuation of negotiations in this regard," the statement said, citing "deep appreciation" to Turkey's mediating efforts.

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Ahead of the Putin-Guterres meeting, Kyiv had condemned the visit, saying it “damages the UN’s reputation and does not promote peace.” Western nations also criticised the UN chief for visiting Russia’s Kazan, especially because Guterres participated only virtually at the Lebanon conference in Paris and was absent from the Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland in June.

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the UN chief argued Guterres considered BRICS an important international forum.

(With inputs from agencies)

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is facing the ire of the Ukrainian president following his decision to attend the BRICS Summit in Russia’s Kazan. Volodymyr Zelensky has now responded by rejecting a proposed visit by the UN chief to Kyiv, news agency AFP reported citing presidential sources. BRICS Summit turned out to be a massive PR boost for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who used the opportunity to refute ‘Russia-is-isolated’ claims often furthered by Western leaders and media. More than 20 global leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attended the summit, the largest diplomatic event Russia hosted following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Also read: ‘Over 30 countries expressed desire to join BRICS,’ says Russian President Putin “After Kazan, (Guterres) wanted to come to Ukraine, but the president did not confirm his visit. So Guterres won’t be here, specifically because of the humiliation of sanity and international law in Kazan,” the presidential source said. Talks between UN chief and Putin According to a statement released by the UN, Guterres reminded Putin that the “Russian invasion of Ukraine was in violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.” Guterres also highlighted the importance of "establishing freedom of navigation in the Black Sea," saying the move was vital for both Ukraine and Russia, as well as global "food and energy security." "He fully supports the continuation of negotiations in this regard," the statement said, citing "deep appreciation" to Turkey's mediating efforts. Also read: ‘We support diplomacy, not war,’ PM Modi tells world leaders at BRICS Summit Ahead of the Putin-Guterres meeting, Kyiv had condemned the visit, saying it “damages the UN’s reputation and does not promote peace.” Western nations also criticised the UN chief for visiting Russia’s Kazan, especially because Guterres participated only virtually at the Lebanon conference in Paris and was absent from the Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland in June. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the UN chief argued Guterres considered BRICS an important international forum. (With inputs from agencies)

'Guterres won’t be here': Fuming Zelensky rejects UN chief's visit over participation in BRICS

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North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky&nbsp;claimed Friday.

Western officials have warned that such a development would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region.

Zelensky&nbsp;said Ukrainian intelligence had determined that “the first North Korean military will be used by Russia in combat zones” between Sunday and Monday.

He said on Telegram that the deployment was “an obvious escalating move by Russia.” He didn't provide any further details, including where the North Korean soldiers may be sent.

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Russia has been conducting a ferocious summer campaign along the eastern front in Ukraine, gradually compelling Kyiv to give up ground. But Russia has struggled to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk border region following an incursion almost three months ago.

The deployment of North Korean forces under a military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang brings a new dimension to the conflict, which is Europe's biggest war since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, including many civilians.

The US said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious.

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Zelensky&nbsp;said a week ago that his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being readied to join Russian forces fighting against his country. He said that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.”&nbsp;

North Korea had already been supplying ammunition to Russia under a defence pact, but putting boots on the ground could complicate a war that has divided international politics, with most Western countries supporting Kyiv.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has looked for support among BRICS countries.

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&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Friday.

North Korean troops are poised to be deployed by Russia on the battlefield in Ukraine as early as this weekend, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed Friday. Western officials have warned that such a development would stoke the almost three-year war and bring geopolitical consequences as far away as the Indo-Pacific region. Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence had determined that “the first North Korean military will be used by Russia in combat zones” between Sunday and Monday. He said on Telegram that the deployment was “an obvious escalating move by Russia.” He didn't provide any further details, including where the North Korean soldiers may be sent. Also Read | India, China to complete disengagement at two friction points by Oct 28-29 Russia has been conducting a ferocious summer campaign along the eastern front in Ukraine, gradually compelling Kyiv to give up ground. But Russia has struggled to push Ukrainian forces out of its Kursk border region following an incursion almost three months ago. The deployment of North Korean forces under a military pact between Moscow and Pyongyang brings a new dimension to the conflict, which is Europe's biggest war since World War II and has cost tens of thousands of lives on both sides, including many civilians. The US said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious. Also Read | Kurdish rebel group PKK claims to carry attack on Turkish defence firm Zelensky said a week ago that his government has intelligence information that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being readied to join Russian forces fighting against his country. He said that a third nation wading into the hostilities would turn the conflict into a “world war.” North Korea had already been supplying ammunition to Russia under a defence pact, but putting boots on the ground could complicate a war that has divided international politics, with most Western countries supporting Kyiv. Russian President Vladimir Putin, meanwhile, has looked for support among BRICS countries. 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.

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In a shocking development, Putin does not deny North Korea sent soldiers to Russia. When asked about satellite images showing North Korean troop movement, Putin gave a sarcastic reply. Earlier, Volodymyr Zelensky said North Korea sent 10,000 soldiers to fight alongside Russia. Ukrainian President called N. Korean troops fighting against Ukraine ‘first step to world war’. Watch to know more!

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US has confirmed that North Korea is sending troops to Russia amid the war in Ukraine. As a result of this confirmation, some European leaders have suggested deploying troops to defend Ukraine. How will this development change the conflict's trajectory? Will this open a new front in the Ukraine war? Will NATO and US allies, like South Korea, get involved?

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US says North Korean Troops are in Russia. The Russia-North Korea alliance is extending beyond military supplies and ammunition much to the horror of the West and it is now expanding to North Korean boots on the ground fighting for Russia in Ukraine all of which is being greeted by a volley of condemnation from the West. Watch in for more details!

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The United States has confirmed that North Korean has sent troops to Russia. At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia and are training there as Russia increases its aggression against Ukraine.

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The United States, for the first time, said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that it had seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. The US assessed that at least 3,000 North Korean troops were transported by ship to the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok in early-to-mid October.

The White House confirmed the soldiers were transported from North Korea's Wonsan region to the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok. They were then taken to multiple military training sites in the east of Russia, where they underwent training.

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The White House Spokesperson John Kirby said while addressing the media that the troops would become "legitimate military targets" if they engaged in combat in Ukraine.

"If these North Korean soldiers decide to join the fight against Ukraine, they will become legitimate military targets," Kirby said.

He further added, "It would also demonstrate an unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, with security implications in Europe, as well as the Indo-Pacific. As we've said before, Russia's cooperation with the North Korean military violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions which prohibit the procurement of arms from North Korea and military arms training. This move is likewise a violation."

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The Ukraine conflict broke out when Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022 and has since developed into a war of attrition largely fought along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, with huge numbers of casualties on both sides.

<h2 bis_size="{&quot;x&quot;:8,&quot;y&quot;:535,&quot;w&quot;:723,&quot;h&quot;:26,&quot;abs_x&quot;:41,&quot;abs_y&quot;:2372}">'Fake &amp; groundless rumours'?</h2>

The Kremlin has previously dismissed the claims about the North Korean&nbsp;troops in Russia&nbsp;as "fake news". A&nbsp;North Korean representative to the United Nations in New York called it "groundless rumours".

Both countries also denied weapons transfers, but they have pledged to boost military ties and signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June 2024. 
&nbsp;

The United States, for the first time, said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that it had seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. The US assessed that at least 3,000 North Korean troops were transported by ship to the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok in early-to-mid October.

The United States, for the first time, said on Wednesday (Oct 23) that it had seen evidence of North Korean troops in Russia. The US assessed that at least 3,000 North Korean troops were transported by ship to the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok in early-to-mid October. The White House confirmed the soldiers were transported from North Korea's Wonsan region to the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok. They were then taken to multiple military training sites in the east of Russia, where they underwent training. Also read | McDonald's pulls burgers tied to E. Coli outbreak from 10 US states; urges customers to ‘enjoy classics’ The White House Spokesperson John Kirby said while addressing the media that the troops would become "legitimate military targets" if they engaged in combat in Ukraine. "If these North Korean soldiers decide to join the fight against Ukraine, they will become legitimate military targets," Kirby said. He further added, "It would also demonstrate an unprecedented level of direct military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, with security implications in Europe, as well as the Indo-Pacific. As we've said before, Russia's cooperation with the North Korean military violates multiple UN Security Council resolutions which prohibit the procurement of arms from North Korea and military arms training. This move is likewise a violation." Also read | 'Trump is dictator': Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump 'unfit' to be US president The Ukraine conflict broke out when Russia invaded its neighbour in February 2022 and has since developed into a war of attrition largely fought along the front lines in eastern Ukraine, with huge numbers of casualties on both sides. 'Fake & groundless rumours'? The Kremlin has previously dismissed the claims about the North Korean troops in Russia as "fake news". A North Korean representative to the United Nations in New York called it "groundless rumours". Both countries also denied weapons transfers, but they have pledged to boost military ties and signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June 2024.

US confirms North Korean troops in Russia, says they would be 'legitimate' targets in Ukraine

The United States has warned that North Korean troops who are currently training in Russia would become legitimate military targets if they engage in combat in Ukraine. The White House said that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia and are training there as Russia increases its aggression against Ukraine.

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