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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2024 11:05:02 GMT
Radio Free Europe (RFE) and other media reported on the 10th, citing Ukrainian authorities, that Ukrainian journalist Victoria Roshchina (27), who went missing in Russian-occupied territory a year ago, has died in a Russian detention facility.
[Photo] Ukrainian female journalist dies in Russian detention facility
Petro Yatsenko, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Prisoner of War Service, said, "We have conducted an internal investigation and unfortunately confirmed the information regarding Roshchina's death." He added, "However, the circumstances surrounding Roshchina's death remain unclear and the investigation is ongoing."
Dmytro Rubinet, Ukrainian Human Rights Commissioner, also said in a statement, "We have received official documentation from the Russian side confirming the fact that Roshchina was illegally deprived of her freedom by Russia and died," according to CNN.
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Post by Admin on Oct 14, 2024 18:25:29 GMT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has argued to Russia that North Korea is not only providing weapons but also sending personnel, and has called for further support from Western countries.
In a video address on the 13th, President Zelenskyy pointed out that "the cooperation between Russia and North Korea is deepening," and said, "Not only weapons, but also people are being transferred from North Korea to the occupying forces," criticizing North Korea for sending personnel to Russia in addition to providing missiles and other weapons.
Regarding Russia and North Korea, local media reported this month that six North Korean officers were killed in an attack by the Ukrainian military in Russian-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine.
The Washington Post also reported on the 11th that Ukrainian military officials said that thousands of North Korean soldiers are currently undergoing training in Russia and may be deployed to the front lines by the end of the year.
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2024 5:14:21 GMT
Ukrainian media have reported that Russia, which continues its invasion of Ukraine, is organizing up to 3,000 North Korean soldiers into a unit.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pointed out on the 14th that North Korea is cooperating with Russia in the military by providing weapons and sending soldiers.
According to Ukrainian media, Russia is organizing a unit within Russia that may include up to 3,000 North Korean soldiers, and may deploy it in Kursk Oblast, near the Ukrainian border, among other places.
They also revealed that 18 North Korean soldiers have defected from their posts.
Meanwhile, local media reported that President Zelensky will announce a "victory plan" to end the Russian invasion in the Ukrainian parliament on the 16th.
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2024 17:06:44 GMT
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on the 16th that the "victory plan" announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is pushing NATO into a direct conflict with Russia.
[Zakharova pointed out that the plan announced by President Zelensky in parliament will bring about the worst possible outcome for the Ukrainian people. "Zelensky is pushing NATO into a direct conflict with our country," she said, adding that Zelensky cannot rely on Western partners.
President Zelensky announced his "victory plan" to end the war against Russia in a speech to the Ukrainian parliament on the 16th. It consists of five pillars that rely on the support of friendly countries, including an unconditional invitation to NATO membership negotiations and concrete arms support.
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Post by Admin on Oct 16, 2024 21:40:22 GMT
Ukrainian media has reported that Russian forces, which continue their invasion of Ukraine, have formed a unit of up to 3,000 North Korean soldiers.
Citing sources, multiple Ukrainian media outlets reported on the 15th that the Russian military is forming a "Special Buryat Battalion" consisting of up to 3,000 North Korean soldiers.
The unit may join fighting in Kursk Oblast in western Russia, where the Ukrainian military is continuing its cross-border attacks, and that 18 soldiers have already deserted.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also stated, "We have confirmed the transfer of not only weapons but also people from North Korea to Russia," and criticized North Korea, saying, "North Korea is joining the war from the Russian side."
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