NATO has obtained evidence of North Korean military forces being deployed in Russia, a development that is raising concerns about the potential involvement of these troops in the ongoing war in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: NATO Confirms Presence of North Korean Troops in Russia

Russian foreign Ministry summoned Germany's ambassador to protest over a new NATO Naval Command Center on the Baltic Sea. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Summons German Ambassador Over NATO Baltic Sea

<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed offers by BRICS leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict and told them Moscow's forces were advancing on the battlefield, his spokesman said Wednesday.</p>

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<p>Many countries "expressed a desire to contribute more actively" to resolving the conflict, state media cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as telling reporters on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.</p>

<p>In private talks with other leaders, Putin also highlighted "the very positive dynamics on the front for the Russian armed forces," Peskov said.</p>

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed offers by BRICS leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict and told them Moscow's forces were advancing on the battlefield, his spokesman said Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has welcomed offers by BRICS leaders to mediate in the Ukraine conflict and told them Moscow's forces were advancing on the battlefield, his spokesman said Wednesday. Also Read | India, China should strengthen co-operation; Xi urges during meeting with Modi Many countries "expressed a desire to contribute more actively" to resolving the conflict, state media cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as telling reporters on the sidelines of the BRICS summit. In private talks with other leaders, Putin also highlighted "the very positive dynamics on the front for the Russian armed forces," Peskov said. 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.

Russian President Putin welcomes BRICS leaders offering Ukraine mediation

<p>US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is evidence that there are DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)&nbsp;troops in Russia," Austin told reporters in Rome.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"What exactly they're doing" remains to be seen, said Austin, adding, "These are things that we need to sort out."</p>

<h2><strong>North Korea sends 3000 troops to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier in the day, the South Korean lawmakers said that North Korea had sent 3000 troops to Russia to support them in its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The lawmakers made the statement after being briefed by South Korea's&nbsp;National Intelligence Service (NIS), an estimate that is twice the previous figure.</p>

<p>Pyongyang meanwhile, has promised to provide a total of about 10,000 troops, and the deployment of these troops will be completed by December, claimed Seoul.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Signs of troops being trained inside North Korea were detected in September and October," Park Sun-won, a member of a parliamentary intelligence committee, said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-to-send-offensive-weapons-to-ukraine-after-north-dispatches-troops-to-russia-769863"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;South Korea to send ‘offensive’ weapons to Ukraine after North ‘dispatches’ troops to Russia</strong></a></p>

<p>"It appears that the troops have now been dispersed to multiple training facilities in Russia and are adapting to the local environment."</p>

<h2><strong>Ukraine calls on North Korean&nbsp;troops to surrender&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Ukraine called on any North Korean troops deployed by Russia to surrender.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We address fighters of the Korean People's Army who were sent to help Putin's regime. You must not die senselessly in a foreign land. You must not repeat the fate of hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers who will never return home!" a statement issued by an initiative run by Kyiv's military intelligence stated.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Zelensky accused North Korea of sending troops to Russia</strong></h2>

<p>In the past few days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea of preparing to send 10,000 troops to Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;North Korea Has Sent 1,500 Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Reports</strong></p>

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<p>The Kremlin has dismissed&nbsp;South Korea's claims as "fake news".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both Moscow and Pyongyang have previously denied arms transfer but have vowed to boost military ties as the leaders of both countries signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June.&nbsp;</p>

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US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine.

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Wednesday (Oct 23) confirmed that the United States has evidence that the North Korean troops are in Russia and help Moscow's forces amid its ongoing war with Ukraine. "There is evidence that there are DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) troops in Russia," Austin told reporters in Rome. "What exactly they're doing" remains to be seen, said Austin, adding, "These are things that we need to sort out." North Korea sends 3000 troops to Russia Earlier in the day, the South Korean lawmakers said that North Korea had sent 3000 troops to Russia to support them in its war with Ukraine. The lawmakers made the statement after being briefed by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS), an estimate that is twice the previous figure. Pyongyang meanwhile, has promised to provide a total of about 10,000 troops, and the deployment of these troops will be completed by December, claimed Seoul. "Signs of troops being trained inside North Korea were detected in September and October," Park Sun-won, a member of a parliamentary intelligence committee, said. Also read: South Korea to send ‘offensive’ weapons to Ukraine after North ‘dispatches’ troops to Russia "It appears that the troops have now been dispersed to multiple training facilities in Russia and are adapting to the local environment." Ukraine calls on North Korean troops to surrender Ukraine called on any North Korean troops deployed by Russia to surrender. "We address fighters of the Korean People's Army who were sent to help Putin's regime. You must not die senselessly in a foreign land. You must not repeat the fate of hundreds of thousands of Russian soldiers who will never return home!" a statement issued by an initiative run by Kyiv's military intelligence stated. Zelensky accused North Korea of sending troops to Russia In the past few days, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused North Korea of preparing to send 10,000 troops to Russia. Watch | North Korea Has Sent 1,500 Troops To Russia For Ukraine War: Reports × The Kremlin has dismissed South Korea's claims as "fake news". Both Moscow and Pyongyang have previously denied arms transfer but have vowed to boost military ties as the leaders of both countries signed a mutual defence treaty at a summit in June. Disclaimer: A number of claims and counterclaims are being made on the Ukraine-Russia war on the ground and online. While WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

'There is evidence,' US claims North Korean troops deployed in Russia to fight against Ukraine

As winter approaches Ukraine faces a dangerous new phase of the war. Russian strikes on energy infrastructure have crippled power supplies in Ukraine. President Zelensky is seeking urgent help from Western allies. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine Braces For A Third Winter Of War

Britain will lend Ukraine $2.94 billion as part of a much larger planned loan from the Group of Seven Nations. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: UK To Pay $2.9 Billion Into G7 Loan For Ukraine

North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said as Seoul warned of a "grave security threat".

North Korea Sends 1,500 Troops To Russia: Reports

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!

Russia-Ukraine War: Zelensky Warns Of 10,000 South Korean Troops In Ukraine

<h2>Backdrop</h2>

<p>The war in Ukraine started as conventional war under nuclear hangover. It soon turned into hybrid war with non-state actors, triggered sanctions against Russia as part of economic war and transformed into energy war with Russia trying to starve the opponents of as much energy as possible, and the West trying to minimize Russian financial gains by capping the price and coercion of non-compliant states, albeit with a divided house. While the kinetic, contact, hybrid war continues between Russia and Ukraine, the US led NATO too continue fighting a non-kinetic, non-contact war in economic, information, diplomatic and political domains, simultaneously against Russia.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | Russia Ukraine War: Kyiv hosts 'Grain Summit', Lithuania says 'Moscow using grain as weapon'</strong></p>

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<p>Despite Interenational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and WHO raising alarm over nuclear radiation and health crisis in Ukraine, opposing sides continue aggressive stance as they make excuses for not talking to each other. With crisis caused by missile landing in Poland being watered down by NATO to avoid exposing its cracks, West is trying its best to hide differences on price cap of Russian energy. With Russian pullback from Kherson followed by consistent targeting of energy and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, the changing dimensions of War in Ukraine is becoming new normal.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Existing reality &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Russia-Ukraine War seems to be poised for dangerous escalation with multi-domain threats ranging from nuclear assertions/allegations, satellite references, energy grid targeting, cyber-attacks ever since drone attacks on Crimea and Black Sea Fleet, sabotage of both Nord Stream pipelines, bridge to Crimea. This has given it a renewed push after nine months. General Mark A Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of USA, has spoken out about the reality of the military situation in Ukraine, urging diplomacy and talks, which calls for serious consideration from American decision-makers, its NATO followers, and Zelensky.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-claims-russian-shelling-killed-32-in-kherson-region-since-the-retreat-537794">Ukraine claims Russian shelling killed 32 in Kherson region since the retreat</a></strong></p>

<p>The assertion by Ukraine that its counteroffensives are going well, assuming unending financial and military support from US led NATO, gives them reason to believe that continuing the fight to reclaim all lost territory is doable and preferable instead of negotiating with Russians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is a risky proposition.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russia, too, finds it worthwhile to redeploy, consolidate, and retain its gains made so far, until the winters start biting the opposing parties beyond tolerance. The dimensions of the war are expanding to include targeting dual use critical infrastructure, energy grid, clandestine operations, enhanced information war, psychological offensive and use of mercenaries with no clarity of the end state which either side wants to achieve to terminate the war. Both sides seem to be going crazy with one bombarding Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and other deploying its arsenal there and both raising alarm to helpless IAEA.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Russian Intention and Strategy</h2>

<p>Post hasty referendum in four regions to join Russia, it has suffered a series of setbacks in military operations in Kharkiv and Kherson. With heavy casualties to men and material and miscalculations about NATO’s resolve to support Ukraine, Russians seem to have modified their strategy and are responding by creating energy crisis. Russia is yet to achieve its strategic aim of liberating Donbass and remaining southern Ukraine to join up with Transnistria to landlock Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russians realised that they have opened wide frontages beyond sustainable limits with depleting combat resources; hence trading ground for viable defence line is a sensible military strategy. Their logic of pull back from Kherson follows this strategy as it was impractical to hold such large built-up area with shortage of infantry suffering more casualties from insurgent attacks by Ukrainians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It made better sense to pull back to the eastern bank of Dnieper and hold stronger defensive line. From Russian perspective, Ukraine's energy grid and essential services are just as much a target for dual use (civil and military) as the Russian bridge to Crimea. Hence, attacking it will have a greater impact on undermining Ukrainian resolve to fight. Although Russians as well as Ukrainians are used to fighting in winters, greater availability of energy with Russians can put them in advantageous position.</p>

<p>Russia is cognizant of its limitations in the domains of economic, diplomatic, information warfare, and political warfare, heavily weighted in favour of US led NATO and Ukraine and the fact that it is unlikely to receive significant outside military material support. The mild nuclear reference by Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, if Russian “territorial integrity” is threatened will continue to prevent NATO entering into contact war with Russia in future too.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>US-led NATO: Intention and Strategy</h2>

<p>The overstated successes of the Ukrainian counteroffensives and its own gains in the non-kinetic, non-contact war against Russia in the economic, information, diplomatic, and political spheres may encourage NATO, but the realistic military assessment suggests that even if billions of dollars are invested in Ukraine, evicting Russia from entire territory of Ukraine as per Zelensky’s stance is not possible.</p>

<p>From US point of view, it has achieved many of its objectives. Nord Stream 1 and 2 are non-functional, Russia's influence over the EU is decreasing. EU is compelled to keep purchasing its expensive oil and military equipment. Russia is now less powerful, and US dominance over the EU is no longer at risk. As a result, it is recommending that Zelensky take call, to avoid responsibility of Ukraine’s submission with its territory in Russian hands. The US is also looking to secure earnings from contracts to rebuild Ukraine.</p>

<p>The US is supporting proxy or shadow wars motivated to win without fighting!! However, emergence of alternative global/localized financial systems, can undermining its control over the current global financial system in the long run. Hence it can't claim to be outright winner. The Russia-Iran-North Korea axis will also be a concern for US. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The war is not making Europe more peaceful, with millions of refugees mixed with activated mercenaries and a longer border with aggressive Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The EU will have to raise its defence budget, give up its economic and energy interests and surrender some sovereign decisions to the US, to seek security shelter from it, to counter unfriendly Russia in the long run. However, Ukraine and the EU need to ask themselves: Will the US ever risk New York and Washington in order to save Kiev or Poland?</p>

<h2>Difficult Choices for Ukraine!</h2>

<p>The cumulative aid over $90 billion poured into Ukraine, and the rhetoric of Ukraine winning is giving an unrealistic hope to Zelensky that he need not talk to Putin and all taxpayers in US and Europe will continue to deliver whatever he asks.</p>

<p>It needs to be noted that Ukraine has lost 15% of its original land area in this war, displaced more than 6 million people internally, sent nearly 8 million refugees outside, suffered significant casualties and destroyed half of its energy infrastructure. Regaining lost territory from the Russians, who are seen to be digging in for a protracted war during winters and beyond, will be very tough, but currently it is struggling to find an answer to energy offensive.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>Way Ahead</h2>

<p>In the Big powers’ contestation in Ukraine, the world wants the war to end, as it is making everyone more susceptible to inflationary pressures and causing an unprecedented energy and food catastrophe. The negotiations seem difficult because Russia has not yet achieved its strategic objectives. On the other side, the political hierarchy of US led NATO finds ongoing proxy war, without sharing any burden of body bags, as a convenient option.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russian actions are encouraging NATO to accept the bid of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, as they have strong militaries, to secure its northern flank in the long run. Russia, therefore might end up with extension of direct land border with NATO by over 1000 Km with Finland joining it as the final end state, an outcome which it wanted to avoid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In current phase of offensive, the economic coercion by West has led to energy coercion by Russia. Pentagon seems to be coming to terms with reality but US proxy Zelensky, finds it difficult to swallow it, as he has lately asked for public format negotiations. After Poland episode, will US led NATO see some sense in moderating him to get to talking table remains to be seen?</p>

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Backdrop The war in Ukraine started as conventional war under nuclear hangover. It soon turned into hybrid war with non-state actors, triggered sanctions against Russia as part of economic war and transformed into energy war with Russia trying to starve the opponents of as much energy as possible, and the West trying to minimize Russian financial gains by capping the price and coercion of non-compliant states, albeit with a divided house.

Backdrop The war in Ukraine started as conventional war under nuclear hangover. It soon turned into hybrid war with non-state actors, triggered sanctions against Russia as part of economic war and transformed into energy war with Russia trying to starve the opponents of as much energy as possible, and the West trying to minimize Russian financial gains by capping the price and coercion of non-compliant states, albeit with a divided house. While the kinetic, contact, hybrid war continues between Russia and Ukraine, the US led NATO too continue fighting a non-kinetic, non-contact war in economic, information, diplomatic and political domains, simultaneously against Russia. Watch | Russia Ukraine War: Kyiv hosts 'Grain Summit', Lithuania says 'Moscow using grain as weapon' × Despite Interenational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and WHO raising alarm over nuclear radiation and health crisis in Ukraine, opposing sides continue aggressive stance as they make excuses for not talking to each other. With crisis caused by missile landing in Poland being watered down by NATO to avoid exposing its cracks, West is trying its best to hide differences on price cap of Russian energy. With Russian pullback from Kherson followed by consistent targeting of energy and critical infrastructure in Ukraine, the changing dimensions of War in Ukraine is becoming new normal. Existing reality Russia-Ukraine War seems to be poised for dangerous escalation with multi-domain threats ranging from nuclear assertions/allegations, satellite references, energy grid targeting, cyber-attacks ever since drone attacks on Crimea and Black Sea Fleet, sabotage of both Nord Stream pipelines, bridge to Crimea. This has given it a renewed push after nine months. General Mark A Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of USA, has spoken out about the reality of the military situation in Ukraine, urging diplomacy and talks, which calls for serious consideration from American decision-makers, its NATO followers, and Zelensky. Also Read | Ukraine claims Russian shelling killed 32 in Kherson region since the retreat The assertion by Ukraine that its counteroffensives are going well, assuming unending financial and military support from US led NATO, gives them reason to believe that continuing the fight to reclaim all lost territory is doable and preferable instead of negotiating with Russians. This is a risky proposition. Russia, too, finds it worthwhile to redeploy, consolidate, and retain its gains made so far, until the winters start biting the opposing parties beyond tolerance. The dimensions of the war are expanding to include targeting dual use critical infrastructure, energy grid, clandestine operations, enhanced information war, psychological offensive and use of mercenaries with no clarity of the end state which either side wants to achieve to terminate the war. Both sides seem to be going crazy with one bombarding Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and other deploying its arsenal there and both raising alarm to helpless IAEA. Russian Intention and Strategy Post hasty referendum in four regions to join Russia, it has suffered a series of setbacks in military operations in Kharkiv and Kherson. With heavy casualties to men and material and miscalculations about NATO’s resolve to support Ukraine, Russians seem to have modified their strategy and are responding by creating energy crisis. Russia is yet to achieve its strategic aim of liberating Donbass and remaining southern Ukraine to join up with Transnistria to landlock Ukraine. Russians realised that they have opened wide frontages beyond sustainable limits with depleting combat resources; hence trading ground for viable defence line is a sensible military strategy. Their logic of pull back from Kherson follows this strategy as it was impractical to hold such large built-up area with shortage of infantry suffering more casualties from insurgent attacks by Ukrainians. It made better sense to pull back to the eastern bank of Dnieper and hold stronger defensive line. From Russian perspective, Ukraine's energy grid and essential services are just as much a target for dual use (civil and military) as the Russian bridge to Crimea. Hence, attacking it will have a greater impact on undermining Ukrainian resolve to fight. Although Russians as well as Ukrainians are used to fighting in winters, greater availability of energy with Russians can put them in advantageous position. Russia is cognizant of its limitations in the domains of economic, diplomatic, information warfare, and political warfare, heavily weighted in favour of US led NATO and Ukraine and the fact that it is unlikely to receive significant outside military material support. The mild nuclear reference by Russia to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, if Russian “territorial integrity” is threatened will continue to prevent NATO entering into contact war with Russia in future too. US-led NATO: Intention and Strategy The overstated successes of the Ukrainian counteroffensives and its own gains in the non-kinetic, non-contact war against Russia in the economic, information, diplomatic, and political spheres may encourage NATO, but the realistic military assessment suggests that even if billions of dollars are invested in Ukraine, evicting Russia from entire territory of Ukraine as per Zelensky’s stance is not possible. From US point of view, it has achieved many of its objectives. Nord Stream 1 and 2 are non-functional, Russia's influence over the EU is decreasing. EU is compelled to keep purchasing its expensive oil and military equipment. Russia is now less powerful, and US dominance over the EU is no longer at risk. As a result, it is recommending that Zelensky take call, to avoid responsibility of Ukraine’s submission with its territory in Russian hands. The US is also looking to secure earnings from contracts to rebuild Ukraine. The US is supporting proxy or shadow wars motivated to win without fighting!! However, emergence of alternative global/localized financial systems, can undermining its control over the current global financial system in the long run. Hence it can't claim to be outright winner. The Russia-Iran-North Korea axis will also be a concern for US. The war is not making Europe more peaceful, with millions of refugees mixed with activated mercenaries and a longer border with aggressive Russia. The EU will have to raise its defence budget, give up its economic and energy interests and surrender some sovereign decisions to the US, to seek security shelter from it, to counter unfriendly Russia in the long run. However, Ukraine and the EU need to ask themselves: Will the US ever risk New York and Washington in order to save Kiev or Poland? Difficult Choices for Ukraine! The cumulative aid over $90 billion poured into Ukraine, and the rhetoric of Ukraine winning is giving an unrealistic hope to Zelensky that he need not talk to Putin and all taxpayers in US and Europe will continue to deliver whatever he asks. It needs to be noted that Ukraine has lost 15% of its original land area in this war, displaced more than 6 million people internally, sent nearly 8 million refugees outside, suffered significant casualties and destroyed half of its energy infrastructure. Regaining lost territory from the Russians, who are seen to be digging in for a protracted war during winters and beyond, will be very tough, but currently it is struggling to find an answer to energy offensive. Way Ahead In the Big powers’ contestation in Ukraine, the world wants the war to end, as it is making everyone more susceptible to inflationary pressures and causing an unprecedented energy and food catastrophe. The negotiations seem difficult because Russia has not yet achieved its strategic objectives. On the other side, the political hierarchy of US led NATO finds ongoing proxy war, without sharing any burden of body bags, as a convenient option. Russian actions are encouraging NATO to accept the bid of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, as they have strong militaries, to secure its northern flank in the long run. Russia, therefore might end up with extension of direct land border with NATO by over 1000 Km with Finland joining it as the final end state, an outcome which it wanted to avoid. In current phase of offensive, the economic coercion by West has led to energy coercion by Russia. Pentagon seems to be coming to terms with reality but US proxy Zelensky, finds it difficult to swallow it, as he has lately asked for public format negotiations. After Poland episode, will US led NATO see some sense in moderating him to get to talking table remains to be seen? You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Economic war to energy war: Ukraine War reflects new dimensions of warfare 

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 Developing 'The Shahed Hunter' Weapon To Counter Russia

North Korea has started sending troops to fight with Russia in Ukraine, South Korea's spy agency has said as Seoul warned of a "grave security threat". Watch this report for more details!

Russia-Ukraine War: Pyongyang's Entry New Dimension to Russia-Ukraine War?

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>

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<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>

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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>

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<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>

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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

<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>

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<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>

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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.

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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'

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

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>

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<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>

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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

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

<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>

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<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>

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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

<p>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.</p>

<p>The package includes air defence and armoured vehicles, it said in a readout of the call, adding that Biden had briefed Zelensky "on his&nbsp;efforts&nbsp;to&nbsp;surge security assistance to Ukraine over the remainder of his term in office."</p>

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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, it said in a readout of the call, adding that Biden had briefed Zelensky "on his efforts to surge security assistance to Ukraine over the remainder of his term in office." 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 announces fresh $425 million arms package for Ukraine

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.

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