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NATO secretary general warns world must prepare for war

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned that the alliance must adopt a “wartime mindset” and significantly boost defense spending to counter growing threats from Russia and China. In his first Brussels speech as NATO chief, Rutte emphasized that the current 2% GDP defense spending target is insufficient, urging members to invest “considerably more” to prepare for long-term confrontation. He criticized decades of defense cuts post-Cold … Continue reading NATO secretary general warns world must prepare for war

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Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Kyiv was expected to fall quickly, but Ukraine defied expectations, resisting a larger adversary and reclaiming some territory through bold counteroffensives. Nearly three years later, the war grinds on as a brutal stalemate. Russia continues to make small but steady territorial gains at a high cost, while Ukraine struggles with dwindling resources and morale. The U.S. delayed critical … Continue reading Russia grinds deeper into Ukraine after 1,000 days of grueling war

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the deployment of North Korean soldiers to support Russian troops in Ukraine is internationalizing the conflict. He reported that around 3,000 North Korean soldiers are already near the front line, with expectations of an increase to 12,000. Western leaders estimate that North Korea has sent about 10,000 troops to aid Russia, raising concerns about implications for Indo-Pacific relations. … Continue reading Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in

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Zelenskyy presents Ukraine ‘victory plan’ to allies on tour of Europe

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is currently touring European capitals to promote his “victory plan” aimed at creating conditions for a just resolution to the war with Russia. This tour follows a scheduled summit with U.S. President Joe Biden that was postponed due to Hurricane Milton. During his visit to Italy, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasized Italy’s continued support for Ukraine as it faces a challenging … Continue reading Zelenskyy presents Ukraine ‘victory plan’ to allies on tour of Europe

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Zelenskyy slams ‘colonial’ peace proposal to war with Russia in UN speech

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned proposals for a peace deal with Russia that do not ensure a “just peace” for Ukraine during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly. He highlighted the ecological dangers posed by Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and criticized the U.N. for its inability to act decisively against Russia due to its veto power in the Security Council. Zelenskyy rejected … Continue reading Zelenskyy slams ‘colonial’ peace proposal to war with Russia in UN speech

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