Russian strikes and fighting along the front line have killed far more civilians than over the same period a year ago, U.N. officials said in a presentation for diplomats in New York this week.
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North Korea and Russia Cement Ties With First Road Bridge
The two countries have vowed to expand bilateral relations after North Korea sent troops and weapons in support of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
Continue readingPutin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops Fighting in Kursk
North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for the “heroic” soldiers killed in Russia’s war against Ukraine, as Moscow and Pyongyang make first comments on the joint operation.
Continue readingNorth Korea Confirms It Sent Troops to Fight for Russia
Its leader, Kim Jong-un, ordered a monument for soldiers killed in the war against Ukraine and praised their “heroism and bravery.”
Continue readingZurab Tsereteli, Polarizing Russian Sculptor of Colossal Works, Dies at 91
In bronze, he glorified figures like Peter the Great and Vladimir Putin, often to the public’s distaste. Some works, like a giant Columbus and a 9/11 memorial, were reviled.
Continue readingRussia Claims to Have Retaken Final Village in Its Kursk Region
Ukraine denied that it had been pushed out of the region and said that its military operations inside Russia were continuing.
Continue readingHow Trump Plays Into Putin’s Hands, From Ukraine to Slashing U.S. Institutions
Many of President Trump’s actions have been seen as benefiting Russia either directly or indirectly, so much so that Russian officials have celebrated some of his moves.
Continue readingSenior Russian Officer Killed in Car Explosion Near Moscow
The general’s death is the latest in a series of fatalities involving Ukraine’s opponents inside Russia. The authorities in Kyiv had no immediate comment.
Continue readingThe Terrifying Prospect of Trump’s Peace Plan for Ukraine
Days after threatening to abandon peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, the Trump administration last week produced the outlines of a proposal to end the war between the two countries. The proposal, which is being viewed as President Trump’s “final …
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