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Donald Trump said he is receiving reports of "Shahed" attacks on Ukraine. He added that he did not discuss with Putin the purchase of weapons by Russia from Iran and North Korea.
The UN Secretary-General emphasized that Ukraine has a legitimate government that must be respected. He also noted that the UN is currently not involved in ceasefire negotiations in the Black Sea.
South Korean companies are considering the possibility of resuming business in Russia after the end of the war in Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions, as Russia remains an important market.
Presidential advisor Dmytro Lytvyn reported two confirmed Russian strikes on energy infrastructure. He called on international partners to help prevent future attacks.
The russian president has proposed introducing temporary international administration in Ukraine under the auspices of the UN. This is allegedly necessary to organize the electoral process.
The President of the russian federation announced his readiness to cooperate with the BRICS countries and North Korea to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation announced the preparation of Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia. Negotiations regarding the visit are already underway, but the exact date is still unknown.
According to South Korea, North Korea appears to have sent approximately 3,000 additional troops to Russia in January and February. North Korea also continues to supply weapons, ammunition, and equipment.
According to the report, China has the ability to strike the US with conventional weapons and cyberattacks. Beijing also plans to displace the US in the field of artificial intelligence by 2030.
The leader of the DPRK personally oversaw the testing of the latest AI drones capable of performing reconnaissance and strike missions. Pyongyang is actively investing in kamikaze drones.
Jeffrey Goldberg witnessed a discussion of attacks on the Houthis in Yemen in a secret Signal chat. He received information about US plans two hours before they began.
Japan has created a Joint Operations Command to better coordinate troops. This is a response to challenges from China and North Korea, as well as strengthening its partnership with the United States.
Trump's rapprochement with Moscow and criticism of NATO are forcing Germany, Poland, Korea, and Japan to consider their own nuclear shield.
The foreign ministers of the three countries agreed to cooperate in the areas of aging, natural disasters and the economy. Japan expressed concern about North Korea's nuclear development.
The Polish Foreign Minister has proposed that Russia abandon Iranian drones and North Korean ammunition. This should be a condition for a ceasefire with Ukraine.
North Korea has successfully tested a new anti-aircraft missile, which has already been put into mass production. Kim Jong-un stated that the missile's combat speed is reliable.
Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, arrived in Pyongyang to meet with Kim Jong-un. In the fall, the leader of North Korea expressed his intention to expand cooperation with Russia.
According to ISW, Putin rejected the US and Ukrainian ceasefire proposal, insisting on demands tantamount to surrender. He seeks to hold the ceasefire proposal "hostage".
Pyongyang condemned the US military actions in Yemen, calling them a violation of international law and an encroachment on sovereignty. American strikes on Houthi targets have raised concerns over reports of civilian casualties.
The US is withdrawing from the multinational group investigating Russian crimes in Ukraine. This is a decision by the Trump administration, which is reallocating resources, despite the important role of the US in WarCAT.
Japan plans to deploy missiles with a range of 1,000 km on Kyushu Island by 2026. This is being done to strengthen the security of the southwestern part of Nansei Island near Taiwan.
Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi reported on the stabilization of the situation in the Pokrovskyi direction, the continuation of the operation in the Kursk region, and the Russian Federation's plans for the Sumy region. "Long Neptune" has successfully passed the tests.
The US has designated South Korea as a "sensitive" country. Seoul has expressed concern and is in talks with Washington.
The Trump administration is considering expanding the list of countries whose citizens will be banned from entering the United States. The list includes countries from both the red and orange zones.
G7 foreign ministers expressed support for Ukraine, called for a ceasefire and discussed additional sanctions against Russia. They condemned Russia's military assistance from the DPRK and Iran.
The number of cyber frauds is increasing in Ukraine. Experts advise to be vigilant, not to follow suspicious links and to use reliable antivirus programs to protect your finances.
Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia will not agree to the introduction of a foreign contingent into Ukraine, as it considers the participation of countries that call the Russian Federation an opponent unacceptable. Such a decision requires the consent of the parties.
Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia continues, including the supply of manpower to mixed units. According to intelligence, between 1,000 and 3,000 North Korean soldiers were transferred to the Kursk region from January to February.
The North Korean hacker group Lazarus successfully converted $300 million from the stolen $1. 5 billion in cryptocurrency. The hack occurred due to a wallet address substitution on the ByBit exchange.
The DPRK conducted a launch of short-range ballistic missiles towards the Yellow Sea from the Hwangju area. This is the first test since Trump's return to the White House, coinciding with US and South Korea military exercises.