North Korea pledges support for Russia in Ukraine war, vows allegiance until 'Victory Day'
North Korea acknowledged its support for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui declared that Pyongyang has no doubts about Moscow's ability to claim victory against Ukraine, while accusing the United States and the West of supplying arms to Kyiv.
North Korea has pledged to continue its support for the Russian Federation, standing by its ally until the so-called "victory day", said Choe Son Hui met with her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, reports …
Lukashenko claims West ready for Ukraine peace talks
Self-proclaimed Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko claimed that there is a "shift" among Western politicians, who are allegedly ready to negotiate peace in Ukraine. President Lukashenko expressed his views on the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine during an international conference on Eurasian security held in Minsk, reports the state news agency BELTA.
Lukashenko asserts that Western countries have changed their stance and are open to negotiations for a "draw" …
Russian forces prepare for escalated offensives in Zaporizhzhia: increase in armored and aerial assets mark key strategy shift
Russian forces have conducted drills in the occupied territories, specifically using armored vehicles in the Zaporizhzhia region, according to Vladyslav Voloshin, spokesperson for the "South" Defense Forces. Voloshin revealed that reconnaissance data suggests this equipment aims to bolster both transportation of assault groups and infantry fire support in areas like Pryiutne and Levadne.
Voloshin highlighted how these military exercises on temporarily occupied training grounds in the …
Norway commits $118.8 million for Ukrainian F-16 armament and maintenance
Norway has announced plans to allocate funds for the procurement of weapons and spare parts for Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets. During his visit to Odesa, Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram unveiled additional military assistance for Ukraine, specifically for the maintenance of the F-16 aircraft. Norway is expected to provide $118.8 million in grants for these purposes through the JUMPSTART mechanism, according to Militarnyi.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov emphasized that this …
Zelensky: Poland holds back on MiG-29 jets for Ukraine despite NATO agreements
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Poland is not sending MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, despite previous agreements with NATO. Zelensky said, speaking during a meeting with local community leaders in the Zakarpattia region, that Warsaw is searching for reasons not to deliver combat aircraft to Kyiv.
The Ukrainian President emphasized the nation's eagerness to acquire these planes from Poland but stated that Warsaw has been unable to supply them due to its own aviation needs. …