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Georgia dropped 11 positions in the press freedom ranking due to the hostile environment for the media and attacks on journalists. Ukraine took 62nd place, and Russia – 171st, dropping by 9 lines.

According to the ranking of the organization "Reporters Without Borders", global press freedom has deteriorated. Ukraine is ranked 62nd, between South Korea and Brazil.

Ukraine has taken steps towards a 30-day ceasefire. The US is waiting for concrete steps from Russia, otherwise there will be sanctions. Trump hinted at additional sanctions against Russia.

North Korea conducted a test launch of a supersonic cruise missile from the new destroyer "Choe Hyun". Kim Jong-un emphasized the importance of creating an aggressive defense system.

Russia has started construction of a road bridge to North Korea, which should be completed in 2026. The new bridge is expected to strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries and increase traffic volumes.

According to South Korean intelligence, about 600 North Korean soldiers have died in Ukraine, and 4,000 have been wounded. In exchange for troops and weapons, North Korea received technology.

According to South Korea, North Korea supplies almost half of the ammunition for the Russian army. More than 1.5 years ago, North Korea "strengthened in terms of personnel."

According to Donald Trump, as president he now "runs the country and the world," and is no longer just surviving, as he was during his first term. He also noted that he is now having "a lot of fun."

The South Korean government condemned the DPRK's recognition of sending troops to Russia, calling it a violation of international law. Seoul called on Moscow and Pyongyang to end military cooperation.

The US State Department stated that North Korea is responsible for prolonging the war in Ukraine. Washington called for an end to troop deployments and support between the DPRK and the Russian Federation.

North Korea has for the first time officially confirmed sending its military to Russia to support the war against Ukraine, according to the mutual defense treaty. North Korean troops are participating in combat operations in the Kursk region.

The White House is consulting with experts on restoring relations with North Korea. Washington is discussing negotiations in light of North Korea's nuclear successes.

A soldier accidentally fired a K6 machine gun towards North Korea from the demilitarized zone. South Korea informed North Korea about the incident, no signs of North Korean activity were detected.

Russia officially признала the involvement of North Korean fighters in combat operations in the Kursk region. Previously, Moscow denied this and falsified documents for them.

Russian media reported that Gerasimov reported to Putin on the "completion of the operation" to "liberate the Kursk region. " At the same time, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian defenders continue to restrain the enemy in the Kursk direction.

North Korea has launched a new warship. Kim Jong-un said it was built to strengthen the country's navy.

President Zelenskyy, together with diplomats, honored the memory of the victims of the ballistic strike on Kyiv, where 12 people died. The diplomats saw the consequences of the attack and where Russia gets its weapons from.

116 components from other countries were found in the deadly missile that Russia used to attack Kyiv. Most of them are manufactured by American companies.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the Russians used a ballistic missile produced by North Korea. Clearing of debris is underway after the Russian missile strike.

During the night attack on Kyiv, Russia used a KN-23 ballistic missile. According to intelligence, North Korea supplied Russia with 148 KN-23 and KN-24 missiles.

Russia is deliberately using inaccurate ballistic missiles, including North Korean KN23s, to strike Ukrainian cities. This is a conscious war crime, as the target is civilians.

SOF fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a platoon of North Korean soldiers (25 people) in the Kursk region. The operation was carried out by the 6th Ranger Regiment with the support of drones, despite the numerical superiority of the enemy.

On April 22, explosions rang out at the 51st GRAU arsenal in the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have already hit a number of GRAU arsenals, including the 67th, 23rd, 107th and 13th.

The President of Ukraine stated that the cessation of US aid could lead to the loss of Kyiv as a strategic partner. He also emphasized that soldiers from the DPRK and China are fighting in Ukraine.

South Korea has launched its fourth spy satellite into orbit to enhance its surveillance capabilities against North Korea. Plans are in place to launch a fifth satellite with SAR sensors this year.

In Beijing, 21 humanoid robots participated in a half-marathon alongside people for the first time. The winning robot showed a time of 2:40, the winning person — 1:02.

The US voted against a UN resolution on cooperation with the Council of Europe, which condemns Russia's attack on Ukraine. The resolution mentions Russian aggression and the establishment of a tribunal.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced the closure of the Global Engagement Center, which spent millions of dollars a year censoring Americans. The decision was prompted by allegations of suppressing freedom of speech.

Enemy troops have intensified shelling and are using armored vehicles near Borova. The commander of "Terra" notes that the enemy is looking for weak spots in the defense.

North Korea considers the deployment of the US strategic bomber B-1B in South Korea as aggression. North Korea says it increases tensions in the region and is a threat to security.