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North Korea in Ukraine War
North Korean troops joining the war in Ukraine, Germany's support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy's criticism of Western response, and Russia's ongoing attacks.
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Kim Jong-UnVolodymyr ZelenskyyAndriy YermakAndriy SybigaOlaf ScholzAnnalena BaerbockMaj Gen Pat Ryder
- What were the effects of the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine?
- Overnight Russian attacks on Kharkiv injured 13 people, including four police officers, and Ukraine reported shooting down 50 Iranian-designed drones. Zelenskyy stated that Russia is currently using ten times more drones than during the same period last year.
- How many North Korean troops does Ukraine believe have arrived in Russia?
- Ukraine believes that approximately 11,000 North Korean troops have arrived in the Kursk border region of Russia to aid in the ongoing conflict. This estimate is supported by the US Pentagon, which suggests a similar number of North Korean forces are present in the region.
- What happened to a woman in Sloviansk, Ukraine, and what does this case represent?
- A woman in Sloviansk, Ukraine, received a 15-year prison sentence for high treason after providing information about Ukrainian troop deployments to the Russian army. Ukraine has initiated thousands of similar investigations into individuals suspected of aiding Russia.
- How has Zelenskyy reacted to the West's response to the involvement of North Korean troops?
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the West's muted response to the involvement of North Korean troops in the war, expressing concern over the lack of increased reaction from partner nations. Zelenskyy's chief of staff further emphasized the threat posed by these North Korean forces.
- What is Germany's stance on providing military aid to Ukraine, specifically regarding long-range missiles and NATO membership?
- Germany, Ukraine's second-largest supporter after the US, is providing "rock-solid" support but is hesitant to provide long-range Taurus missiles or immediately invite Ukraine into NATO. This reluctance from Chancellor Scholz contrasts with the more vocal support from Foreign Minister Baerbock.