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India is blocking Turkey's accession to BRICS because of its close relations with Pakistan. Erdogan is seeking to join the alliance to strengthen his “strategic autonomy” and demonstrate his influence in the international arena.
The German chancellor has said that there was no need for a new decision on Ukraine's invitation to NATO. He emphasized that a country in a state of war cannot become a member of the alliance.
The communities of Kyiv region and the RMA start working to unite the twin communities to support the Victory Plan. The plan contains 5 main points and 3 secret documents to achieve a just peace.
Putin said there were no drone attacks on russia before the war in Ukraine, but there was a “worse situation”. He said the West was trying to make russia a “raw materials appendage” and was pointing to its place.
White House adviser Sullivan reiterated the ban on long-range strikes against Russia with weapons with American components. Ukraine receives significant support to protect its sovereignty and is an example of the introduction of new technologies.
There are about 12 thousand North Korean military personnel in Russia, including 500 officers and 3 generals. Each soldier is allocated 50 meters of toilet paper and 300 grams of soap every month.
The first military units from the DPRK arrived in the war zone in Russia. A total of 12,000 soldiers arrived and will be allocated 50 meters of toilet paper and 300 grams of soap per month.
The President of Ukraine presented a comprehensive Victory Plan to end the war and rebuild the country. The plan envisages joining NATO, strengthening the army and imposing sanctions on Russia.
The Center for Strategic Communications of Ukraine denied reports that seven NATO countries oppose Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. The president's spokesman said that this information was not true.
The President of Ukraine presented a Victory Plan containing 5 key points at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy said that if the plan is implemented, Russia will take part in the Peace Summit.
The dictator of Belarus denies that North Korean troops are preparing for a war in Ukraine. He said that Belarus has no plans to attack, but is ready to use nuclear weapons in self-defense.
According to Politico, in addition to Germany and the United States, five other NATO countries are blocking Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance. These are Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, Slovenia, and Spain, which have different reasons for this position.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of civil society, including Maksym Butkevych, who was released from captivity. They discussed the Victory Plan, unity in promoting decisions on NATO and defense development.
The Belarusian dictator said that the deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine could provoke Russia to use the most dangerous weapons. lukashenko made the statement on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
The German and British defense ministers sign an agreement to strengthen defense cooperation. The document provides for joint exercises, weapons development, and countering russian submarines.
The belarusian Ministry of Defense has announced the start of preparations for the joint military exercise west 2025 with russia. The goal is to test the combat readiness of the regional grouping of troops and their ability to perform joint tasks.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he could not confirm the participation of DPRK troops in the war in Ukraine. South Korea will provide an update on this issue next week.
The Ukrainian president said that ending attacks on energy facilities could open the way for negotiations. Zelenskyy also emphasized the importance of security guarantees, including NATO, in conversations with Western partners.
Estonia has fired an employee of the embassy in Turkey for her research on Kremlin narratives about Ukraine. The article calls the Revolution of Dignity a “coup d'etat” and the 2014 Russian invasion a “separation of republics.
MP Yegor Chernev reported on the successful testing of Ukrainian ballistic missiles for the Hrom missile system. The results will soon be seen in Ukraine and Russia, but there are problems with the production of missiles for the “Vilkha” MLRS.
President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine does not seek to regain nuclear status, but needs security guarantees. He emphasized that Ukraine gave up nuclear weapons but did not receive NATO membership.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposes to return to Macron's idea of deploying troops in Ukraine. This is due to reports of cooperation between the DPRK and Russia in the military sphere.
President Zelenskyy said that most NATO countries support Ukraine's invitation to join the Alliance until the war is over. Germany's position depends on the United States, whose support may increase after the presidential election.
The BRICS summit in Kazan brought together world leaders, including Xi Jinping and Modi. Russia is seeking to form an alliance of developing countries to counter Western dominance.
Seoul may send intelligence officers and experts to Ukraine in response to the DPRK's support for russia. South Korea is also considering the possibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kyiv after providing humanitarian aid.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov met with Pentagon Chief Austin. They discussed the situation on the frontline, the implementation of the Victory Plan, and attracting American investment in Ukraine's defense industry.
The US Secretary of Defense urged to continue to resist Putin's aggression. Austin warned that if Ukraine falls, the whole of Europe will be under Putin's shadow.
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Ukraine's fight for freedom will determine the trajectory of global security. He also announced a new $400 million defense assistance package for Ukraine.
The Ukrainian military coordinated the operation of more than 50 UAVs during the REPMUS 24 exercise in Portugal. The DELTA system was integrated with other combat systems for data exchange and force delineation.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the involvement of the DPRK military in Russia's war against Ukraine would mean a significant escalation. He discussed this issue with the President of South Korea during a telephone conversation.