The DPRK test-fired a strategic cruise missile under the supervision of the country's leadership. Earlier, the country had already launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan at a distance of 350 km.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi responded to Russia's demand to cancel NATO's promise of Ukraine's accession. He reminded that Russia has no say in the matter and is waging a war of aggression in Europe.
In the Kursk region, the DPRK lost 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed. Due to the language barrier and coordination problems, North Korean troops have achieved only tactical success.
South Korean JCS reports that the DPRK is preparing to send additional troops to Russia. Earlier, more than 3,000 of the 11,000 North Korean soldiers sent were killed or wounded.
Medvedev visits Bryansk chemical plant to check on production after Ukrainian strikes. Kremlin reinforces air defense in border regions due to deteriorating economic situation and threat of new attacks.
Local Telegram channels report about a strong explosion in the sky above Kursk. One of the most massive UAV raids in recent times has been recorded.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi, spoke about the successful offensive in the Kursk region of Russia. According to him, this operation greatly motivated the military and gave hope for further offensives.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said that censorship is necessary in times of war, but not like in North Korea. According to him, it helps to keep military operations secret.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the United States to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine and assured that Europe would pay the bill. He also warned against a possible Russian victory and called for increased support for Ukraine.
US National Security Advisor Mike Volz initiated a review of dozens of White House staffers. The employees were denied access to the building and ordered to wait for further instructions from their superiors.
About a thousand North Korean soldiers out of an 11,000-strong contingent were killed in the Kursk region. The total number of DPRK losses, including wounded and prisoners, reaches 4,000.
YouTube will resume shipping silver, gold, and diamond buttons to Ukrainian creators starting in January 2025. The awards will not be delivered to Russia, Belarus, Iran, and North Korea.
The operators of the 8th Regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted an 8-hour battle with the North Korean military. They killed 21 and wounded 40 enemy soldiers, after which the group successfully retreated in a Humvee.
In Davos, Zelenskyy said that Russia produces many times more ammunition than Europe, despite having a weaker economy. The president called on European countries to increase defense spending to the required level.
The President of Ukraine showed a video of the interrogation of captured DPRK soldiers. The prisoners confirmed the information about their transfer to the territory of the Russian Federation, training and complete information isolation.
Mike Waltz, nominated for US National Security Advisor, stated Trump's determination to stop the war in Ukraine. He outlined the key issues for negotiations.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine spoke about the successful operation in the Kursk sector. Ukraine forced Russia to redeploy 67,000 of its best troops and the remnants of the DPRK contingent to defend this area.
Dmytro Maslovsky of the 71st Ranger Brigade was posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine for fighting five invaders. The warrior killed four enemies and engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the last one, detaining him at the cost of his own life.
Captured Russians confirm the presence of DPRK troops at the front, living in joint bases and participating in combat operations. The Koreans are the first to launch an offensive, demonstrating better discipline and equipment than Russian troops.
South Korea's ambassador to the UN said that the DPRK military believed they were going to Ukraine for training, not war. There are 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia.
Russian troops are conducting daily assault operations in an attempt to force the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of their positions in the Kursk region. The 80th Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces inflicted significant losses on the enemy - more than 5,000 killed and wounded.
In the Toretsk sector, fighters of the 12th Azov Brigade captured a Russian soldier of Eskimo origin. The prisoner spoke about discrimination against indigenous peoples in Russia.
On the Kursk direction, Russia has lost up to 35,000 troops, including 4,000 soldiers from the DPRK. In total, there are 60 thousand Russian troops in this area.
Former US Director of Intelligence John Ratcliffe spoke about Russia's attempts to compete with the US in hypersonic technology. He noted that Russia's Texas-sized economy forces it to choose narrow areas of competition.
President Yun Seok-yol is arrested on suspicion of treason after a failed attempt to impose martial law. He refuses to be interrogated and may lose his position through impeachment.
John Ratcliffe, a candidate for the post of CIA director, said that the risk of a US conflict with a nuclear power is growing because of the war in Ukraine. He also called the current situation the most difficult for US national security in history.
At a meeting of the NATO Military Committee, Mark Rutte called for increased support for Ukraine. He emphasized the growing hostility of Russia and its allies against democratic countries.
Andriy Yermak called on Brazil to join the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. The coalition currently includes 41 countries, and Brazil can become an important partner in restoring a just peace.
The South Korean government plans to discuss with Ukraine the possibility of handing over two captured North Korean soldiers. According to the ROK constitution, all residents of the Korean peninsula are considered citizens of South Korea.
Minister Sibiga spoke about the difficulties of capturing North Korean soldiers because of their tendency to commit suicide. This is the first time that the DPRK military has participated in combat operations in Europe.
