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Putin Says Ukraine Peace Talks Possible, But Not With Zelensky
Russian President Vladimir Putin said late Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but still ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he described as an “illegitimate” leader.
“If [Zelensky] wants to participate in the negotiations, I will send people to take part,” Putin said in comments to state TV journalist Pavel Zarubin, calling the Ukrainian leader “illegitimate” since his presidential term expired last year during martial law.
“If there is a desire to negotiate and find a compromise, let anyone lead the negotiations there… Naturally, we will strive for what suits us, what corresponds to our interests,” the Kremlin leader added.
Putin also claimed that fighting in Ukraine would end in two months or less if the West cut its support to Kyiv.
“They will not exist for a month if the money and, in a broad sense, the bullets run out. Everything would be over in a month and a half or two,” the Russian president said.
Zekensky later responded by saying that Putin was “afraid” of negotiations and was using “cynical tricks” to prolong the nearly three-year conflict.
“Today, Putin once again confirmed that he is afraid of negotiations, afraid of strong leaders, and does everything possible to prolong the war,” Zelensky wrote on X.
Since taking office last week, U.S. President Donald Trump has put pressure on both sides to end the war, threatening tougher sanctions on Russia while also claiming that Zelensky is ready to negotiate a “deal.”
Kyiv has warned against it being excluded from any peace talks between Moscow and Washington, accusing Putin of wanting to “manipulate” Trump.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that peace talks with Ukraine are possible, but not with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Putin’s comments come amidst ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides accusing each other of escalating the conflict in eastern Ukraine.In a recent press conference, Putin suggested that negotiations could take place with other Ukrainian officials, but not with Zelensky, whom he has criticized for being a “puppet” of Western powers. Putin’s remarks have further strained relations between the two countries, as Ukraine seeks to regain control of its territory and end the ongoing conflict in the Donbass region.
Despite the challenges, many are hopeful that a diplomatic solution can be reached to end the violence and bring peace to the region. However, the question remains whether both sides are willing to come to the table and find common ground for a lasting peace. Only time will tell if a resolution can be reached between Russia and Ukraine.
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Zelensky believes Trump could end Russia’s war but only if Ukraine included in peace talks
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Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his belief that a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine could be made under Donald Trump’s presidency but demanded Kyiv be included in any peace talks.
The Ukrainian president also said on Saturday that the terms of any deal that might arise under the new US president were still unclear – and might not even be clear to Trump himself – because Vladimir Putin had no interest in ending the war.
However, the Russian president has emphasised that he is open for talks with Trump on a broad range of issues including his country’s war in Ukraine, telling a state TV journalist on Friday: “We believe the current president’s statements about his readiness to work together. We are always open to this and ready for negotiations.”
Trump, who took office on Monday, has, in turn, expressed willingness to speak to Putin about ending the war, a contrast with the outgoing administration of Joe Biden, who shunned the Russian leader. Trump even promised during his election campaign to end the war within his first 24 hours in the White House – without saying how, and aides have since suggested that a deal could take months.
And Zelensky has now stressed that ending the war would not be possible unless Trump includes Ukraine itself in any negotiations.
Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his belief that a deal to end Russia’s war in Ukraine could be made under Donald Trump’s presidency but demanded Kyiv be included in any peace talks (EPA) Speaking at a press conference on Saturday alongside Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, a visiting ally, Zelensky said: “Otherwise it will not work. Because Russia does not want to end the war, while Ukraine wants to end it.”
In a separate interview broadcast later that day, Zelensky said he believed Trump truly wanted to see an end to the war, nearing the three-year mark next month, describing the US president as understanding all the challenges associated with the peace process and “simply saying this has to end or it will get worse”.
Speaking to Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, who was released this month after being detained for 21 days in Iran, Zelensky added: “For now, we don’t know how this will happen because we don’t know the details. I believe President Trump himself does not know all the details. Because I would say so much depends on what sort of just peace we can achieve. And whether Putin wants, in principle, to stop the war. I believe he doesn’t want to.”
Ukrainian residents walk past a building damaged by Russian military strikes in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, on Saturday (REUTERS) Kyiv, long worried about the prospect of its fate being decided by bigger powers without its participation, has said it is working to arrange a meeting between Zelensky and Trump.
Addressing journalists earlier alongside Sandu, Zelensky said he believed European allies should also be included in any future peace talks.
“As for what the set-up of the talks will be: Ukraine, I really hope Ukraine will be there, America, Europe and the Russians,” he said. “Yes, I would really want that Europe would take part, because we will be members of the European Union.” Ukraine and Moldova both submitted applications to join the EU days after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Zelensky spoke at a press conference on Saturday alongside Moldova’s president, Maia Sandu, a visiting ally (AFP via Getty Images) On Friday, Putin said he would like to meet Trump to talk about Ukraine but cited a 2022 decree from Zelensky barring talks with Putin as a barrier to negotiations.
Zelensky said on Saturday he had introduced this ban to stop Putin from forming channels of communication with other groups in Ukraine, which he said Russia had attempted, particularly those advocating separatist views.
“I therefore took an absolutely fair decision,” he said. “I am the president of Ukraine and the leader of these or any other talks and I banned all the others.”
The Russian President has emphasised that he is open for talks with Trump on a broad range of issues including his country’s war in Ukraine (Anton Vaganov/Pool Photo via AP, File) On Sunday, Zelensky said Russia had used 1,250 aerial bombs, over 750 attack drones and more than 20 missiles to attack Ukraine over the past week, calling on his country’s partners “to act in unity”.
Ukraine’s military said its air defences downed 50 of 72 drones launched by Russia overnight, with no casualties or damage reported.
Meanwhile, Kyiv’s general staff said its forces attacked one of Russia’s largest oil refineries in the city of Ryazan again overnight, with explosions and fire reported in the target area.
Russia’s Defence Ministry said its air defence systems destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over Russia and two sea drones in the Black Sea on Sunday.
Russian troops, meanwhile, have seized the town of Zelene and the village of Velyka Novosilka in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region, Russian news agencies reported on Sunday, citing the defence ministry, in battlefield reports that could not be independently verified.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that former President Donald Trump could potentially help end Russia’s war on Ukraine, but only if Ukraine is included in peace talks. Zelensky has expressed his willingness to work with Trump to find a resolution to the conflict, but insists that Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any negotiations.In a recent interview, Zelensky stated, “I believe that President Trump could play a crucial role in bringing an end to the war in Ukraine, but it is essential that Ukraine be included in any peace talks. We cannot allow our country to be sidelined in discussions about our own future.”
Zelensky’s comments come as tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, with ongoing fighting in the eastern region of Donbas and fears of a potential full-scale invasion by Russian forces. The Ukrainian president has called for international support in standing up to Russian aggression and has emphasized the importance of a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
While Trump’s exact role in resolving the conflict remains unclear, Zelensky’s willingness to engage with the former president highlights the urgency of finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Only time will tell if Trump will take up Zelensky’s offer and use his influence to help bring an end to the war.
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Russia Ukraine war latest: Putin rejects talks with ‘illegitimate’ Zelensky as North Korean cannon deployed
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Vladimir Putin has refused to directly engage with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him “illegitimate”.
The Russian president said Ukraine will have to find a legal way to hold the peace talks as Kyiv has not held any elections since Russia started the war on its smaller neighbour.
In response, Mr Zelensky said the Russian leader’s statements showed he was afraid of talks and sought to keep the conflict going indefinitely.
On the war front, more than a hundred drones targeted Russian oil facilities, including a nuclear power plant, in a major Ukrainian attack this morning, Russian officials said. The Russian defence ministry said that 104 drones were involved in raids across western Russia, 11 of which were destroyed over the Smolensk region.
This comes as North Korea is set to send more than 100 artillery systems to be used against Ukraine’s forces in the war, officials in Kyiv said.
A close ally of Russia, North Korea is about to double the number of artillery systems it has deployed to Russia’s Kursk region, said Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief.
Zelensky asks Trump to be on Ukraine’s side and reject Putin
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has urged US president Donald Trump to be on Ukraine’s side as the US attempts to broker a peace deal.
“We want him (Trump) to be on the side of justice, on the side of Ukraine,” Mr Zelensky said in the interview aired last night. “Putin is not afraid of Europe,” he said.
Mr Zelensky added Ukraine cannot recognise Russia’s occupation, but it preferred a diplomatic resolution.
The White House had no immediate comment.
Mr Trump has expressed willingness to speak to Mr Putin about ending the war, a contrast with the administration of Democratic former president Joe Biden, who shunned the Russian leader.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 07:38
Russia shuts output at petrochemical plant after drone attack
Russian petrochemicals giant Sibur said it has temporarily suspended production today at its plant in the Nizhny Novgorod region due to a Ukrainian drone attack.
The company said debris had fallen onto the plant and caused a fire but there were no casualties. Emergency services were working at the site, it said.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 06:54
Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins is alive, foreign minister says
Oscar Jenkins, an Australian soldier who was previously feared dead in Russia, is alive and in Russian custody, Australia’s foreign minister Penny Wong has announced.
Mr Jenkins, 32, signed up to fight for Ukraine against Russian forces before he was taken captive. A video showed him with hands bound and being struck by a Russian interrogator earlier this month, sparking fears for his life.
“The Australian government has received confirmation from Russia that Oscar Jenkins is alive and in custody,” Ms Wong said today.
Australia still holds “serious concerns for Mr Jenkins as a prisoner of war,” she said. “We have made clear to Russia in Canberra and in Moscow that Mr Jenkins is a prisoner of war and Russia is obligated to treat him in accordance with international humanitarian law, including humane treatment,” the minister said.
A foreign soldier who trained him said earlier this month that he believed Mr Jenkins had been executed in captivity to make an example of him, according to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald on 14 January.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 06:21
More than 100 Ukrainian drones hit Russian power, oil facilities
More than a hundred drones hit Russian oil facilities, including a nuclear power plant, in a major Ukrainian attack this morning, Russian officials said.
The Russian defence ministry said that 104 drones were involved in raids across western Russia, 11 of which were destroyed over the Smolensk region.
The Smolensk nuclear power plant, the largest power generating plant in Russia’s northwest, was working normally, RIA state news agency reported, citing the plant’s press service.
Air defence systems destroyed a drone attempting to strike a nuclear power facility in the western region of Smolensk bordering Belarus, governor Vasily Anokhin said on the Telegram app.
In total, Russian air defences destroyed drones over nine regions, nearly half of them over Kursk where Russian forces are fighting to drive out Ukrainian troops that have occupied several villages.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 06:04
Drone debris falls near metro station in Kyiv, mayor says
Debris from a destroyed Russian drone fell near a metro station in the Darnytskyi district of Kyiv this morning, said mayor Vitali Klitschko.
“All emergency services heading to the site,” Mr Klitschko said on his Telegram channel. Kyiv was under an air raid alert for about half an hour starting at 3.55am GMT, according to data from Ukraine’s air force.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 05:30
Why Ukraine-Russia peace talks are not as simple as Trump makes out
Tom Watling29 January 2025 05:00
North Korea sends cannons and artillery – designed to attack Seoul – to Ukraine war
North Korea is set to send more than 100 artillery systems to be used against Ukraine’s forces in the war, officials in Kyiv said.
A close ally of Russia, North Korea is about to double the number of artillery systems it has deployed to Russia’s Kursk region, said Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief.
North Korea has already given at least 120 North Korean-made M1989 Koksans, as well as another 120 of its M1991 multiple-launch rocket systems, the Ukrainian military intelligence official said.
Pyongyang was preparing to send another tranche of at least the same amount, Lt Gen Budanov said, adding that open source analysts have spotted some already on their way to the war.
The 170mm M1989 Koksan howitzers were manufactured by North Korea to attack the South Korean capital in the event of a war. It is among the longest-range artillery systems in the world.
Arpan Rai29 January 2025 04:39
In the latest development of the Russia Ukraine war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected calls for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, labeling him as ‘illegitimate’. This comes as tensions continue to escalate between the two countries, with Russia’s recent deployment of North Korean cannons adding to the already volatile situation.The decision to refuse talks with Zelensky is a clear signal of Putin’s hardline stance towards Ukraine, as he continues to push for his own agenda in the region. The deployment of North Korean cannons further complicates the situation, raising concerns about the potential for increased violence and instability in the region.
The international community has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, with calls for dialogue and de-escalation growing louder. However, Putin’s rejection of talks with Zelensky and the deployment of North Korean cannons indicate that a peaceful resolution to the conflict may be further out of reach.
As the situation continues to unfold, the world watches anxiously, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the Russia Ukraine war. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will visit hurricane-battered Asheville, North Carolina, on Friday morning before heading west to assess the damage in wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles.
The visits come amid a debate about the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and after the president was highly critical of California Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials’ response to the disaster in that state.
During the second part of his interview with Sean Hannity, which aired on Fox News last night, Trump blamed Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia’s invasion of his homeland.
The president said Zelensky was “no angel” and had allowed the war to rumble on but added he would be prepared to impose massive tariffs on Moscow if Vladimir Putin refuses to enter talks on ending the conflict.
Trump also said he “would rather not” place tariffs on China but insisted it was a “tremendous power” at his disposal in dealing with Beijing.
Also on Thursday, the president declassified top secret files on the assassinations of John F Kennedy, Robert F Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr and saw his bid to end birthright citizenship challenged in court as “blatantly unconstitutional”.
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Watch: Trump speaks with media as he departs White House
President Donald Trump (L), alongside First Lady Melania Trump, speaks to reporters as he departs the White House for North Carolina, where he is expected to tour hurricane damage, followed by a visit to tour fire damage in Los Angeles (EPA) Departing the White House, President Trump criticizes the disaster response in both North Carolina and Los Angeles.
“North Carolina, it’s been a horrible thing the way it’s been allowed to fester. And we’re going to get it fixed up,” the president said.
He yet again claims the Los Angeles wildfires “could have been put out if they let the water flow. But they didn’t let the water flow.”
Trump also appeared unsure whether Pete Hegseth would be confirmed as his defense secretary.
“Whatever it is, it is. He’s a good man. I don’t know what’s going to happen. You never know with those things. Pete’s a very good man. I hope he makes it. I hope he makes it.”
The president told reporters he is “very surprised that [Susan] Collins and [Lisa] Murkowski would do that,” by voting no on Hegseth. “Of course, Mitch [McConnell] is always a no-vote, I guess. Is Mitch a no-vote?”
McConnell voted to advance the nomination. The final vote is likely this evening.
Oliver O’Connell24 January 2025 14:49
Trump uses full stairs to board Air Force One
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on January 24, 2025 (AFP via Getty Images) Donald Trump climbed aboard Air Force One for the first trip of his second administration, using full-sized stairs from the tarmac to the plane.
His predecessor, Joe Biden, often used a small set of stairs that took him into the belly of the plane.
Trump used the full set of stairs to reach the front of the aircraft’s cabin as he prepared to fly Friday to North Carolina, then Los Angeles, then Las Vegas.
Oliver O’Connell24 January 2025 14:44
Trump is a ‘dictator that the American people voted for’, says Newsmax host
Gushing over Trump’s “shock and awe” flood of executive orders upon returning to the White House, Newsmax host Rob Finnerty excitedly declared this week that the president was indeed a “dictator on day one” and one “that the American people voted for.”
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Joe Sommerlad24 January 2025 14:40
Trump departs White House for North Carolina and California visits
President Donald Trump speaks to the media, next to first lady Melania Trump, during departure from the White House on a visit to Asheville, NC, and Los Angeles, CA. (REUTERS) Donald Trump began his first trip as president on Friday, heading to hurricane-battered Asheville in western North Carolina and wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles. He is using this first trip of his second administration to tour areas where politics has clouded the response to deadly disasters.
The Republican president has criticized former President Joe Biden’s administration’s response in North Carolina and shown disdain for California leaders’ water policies, which he falsely claimed worsened the recent blazes.
Trump is also considering overhauling the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Some of his conservative allies have proposed reducing the amount the agency reimburses states for handling floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other calamities.
As he departed the White House just after 9 a.m., the president answered questions from a large media contingent. He said he was “very surprised” that Senators Collins and Murkowski voted against Pete Hegseth, his pick for defense secretary.
With reporting by the Associated Press
Oliver O’Connell24 January 2025 14:28
Trump is ‘no hero’ for releasing Kennedy assassination files, says JFK’s grandson
John F Kennedy’s grandson has hit out at Donald Trump’s decision to release highly-classified JFK assassination files that have kept from the public for over half a century.
Jack Schlossberg took to X on Thursday in response to Trump’s executive order to declassify records on his grandfather’s murder in 1963, plus those of Senator Robert F Kennedy in 1968 and Dr Martin Luther King Jr the same year – three deaths that have sparked countless conspiracy theories.
“The truth is a lot sadder than the myth – a tragedy that didn’t need to happen. Not part of an inevitable grand scheme,” he wrote.
“Declassification is using JFK as a political prop, when he’s not here to punch back.
“There’s nothing heroic about it.”
Madeline Sherratt reports.
Joe Sommerlad24 January 2025 14:10
The man who controls what comes across Trump’s desk
Those binders full of executive orders that Trump has been signing with a flourish and a wide-tipped Sharpie all week don’t just magically appear before him.
White House staff secretary Will Scharf has been a prominent part of the tableau, standing at Trump’s side and teeing up the leather-bound folders, one by one, for the president to scrawl his John Hancock across.
With the cameras rolling, Scharf provides running narration on what Trump is signing, at times leaning into a nearby microphone at the president’s direction for effect.
Joe Sommerlad24 January 2025 13:55
MTG has meltdown when reporter asks her about Jan 6 pardons
Georgia’s MAGA Represenative has lashed out at a reporter who asked about Trump’s sweeping pardons for January 6 criminals, telling Punchbowl News’s Melanie Zanon: “I’m not doing this.”
Infuriated by the line of questioning, Greene continued: “All of y’all’s obsession with January 6 is absurd. Everybody outside of here is sick and f***ing tired of it.”
The exchange took place in the halls of the Capitol building, the site of the riot four years ago.
Kelly Rissman has the story.
Joe Sommerlad24 January 2025 13:40
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The progressive Democrat has been sharing her thoughts with The Daily Show’s Jon Stewart on the new Trump administration in its earliest days, notably characterizing the president’s inauguration earlier this week “a billionaire feeding frenzy”.
Joe Sommerlad24 January 2025 13:25
President Trump will be visiting Asheville, North Carolina and Los Angeles, California in the midst of a heated debate over FEMA funding for disaster relief. The president has been facing criticism for his handling of the situation, with many accusing him of not doing enough to help those affected by recent natural disasters.In a shocking turn of events, President Trump has also placed blame on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the recent Russian invasion of Ukraine. Trump claimed that Zelensky’s actions have provoked Russian aggression and that the Ukrainian leader should take responsibility for the consequences.
As Trump prepares to visit Asheville and Los Angeles, tensions are running high and protests are expected in both cities. Stay tuned for live updates on the president’s visit and the ongoing FEMA debate. #Trump #Asheville #LosAngeles #FEMA #Zelensky #Russia #Ukraine #LiveUpdates
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Heavy Russian, North Korean losses in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
President Volodymyr Zelensky reported significant losses among Russian and North Korean forces during recent clashes in Russia’s southern Kursk region.
“In battles yesterday and today near a single village, Makhnovka, in Kursk region, the Russian army lost up to a battalion of North Korean infantry soldiers and Russian paratroops,” Zelensky said in his evening address on Jan. 4, citing information from Ukraine’s top commander.
He added that “this is significant.” While Zelensky did not share further details, a battalion typically consists of several hundred troops.
In late 2024, Zelensky also called on China to use its influence over North Korea to prevent the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the front line.
“The Korean people should not lose their people in battles in Europe. And this can be influenced, in particular, by Korea’s neighbors, in particular, China. If China is sincere in its statements that the war should not expand, appropriate influence on Pyongyang is necessary,” Zelensky said.
Russia has stationed approximately 12,000 North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region to assist in ousting Ukrainian forces. The first confirmed battles between Ukrainian and North Korean units occurred on Nov. 5.
Ukraine first began its surprise incursion into Kursk Oblast on Aug. 6. Ukrainian forces have been fighting to hold onto territory in the region ever since in hopes it can be used as a bargaining chip in future negotiations with Russia.
Russia has lost over 38,000 troops in Kursk Oblast, Syrskyi says
The Russian army has lost over 38,000 troops and more than 1,000 pieces of equipment since the beginning of Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Jan. 1.
In a recent statement, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian and North Korean forces have suffered heavy losses in Russia’s Kursk region. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has escalated to new heights, with reports of intense fighting and casualties on both sides.Zelensky’s announcement comes as a shock to many, as the involvement of North Korean forces in the conflict was previously unknown. The Ukrainian president has called for international support in condemning the aggression of these foreign forces and ensuring the safety and sovereignty of Ukraine.
The situation in the Kursk region remains volatile, with no end in sight to the bloodshed and devastation. As the world watches with bated breath, it is clear that the conflict in Ukraine is far from over. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
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Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that several “seriously wounded” North Korean soldiers died from their injuries after being captured by Ukrainian forces.
“Our soldiers managed to take them prisoner. But they were very seriously wounded and could not be resuscitated,” Zelensky said in an address on Friday.
He did not specify how many soldiers had been captured. The soldiers are believed to be the first North Koreans taken as prisoners of war by Ukraine.
South Korea’s spy agency said earlier on Friday that one wounded North Korean soldier, who was captured by Ukraine, had died from his injuries, Yonhap news agency reported. CNN has reached out to South Korea’s National Intelligence Service and Ukrainian authorities for comment.
North Korean troops are believed to have suffered heavy losses while fighting for Moscow in Russia’s western Kursk region, according to US and Ukrainian officials. Ukraine launched its lightning incursion into Kursk in August, forcing Russia to divert troops to counter the threat.
Zelensky said that the North Korean military has been facing severe losses and accused Russia of sending them to the battlefield with “minimal protection.”
“They have a lot of losses. A lot. And we see that the Russian military and North Korean supervisors are not interested in the survival of these Koreans at all,” he said.
Seoul’s spy agency said Friday it received information on the capture “through real-time intelligence sharing with allies,” but did not specify any country by name.
Neither Moscow or Pyongyang have officially acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops in Russia.
US, Ukrainian and South Korean intelligence estimates however, put the number of North Korean soldiers in Russia at between 11,000 to 12,000, some of whom have already engaged in combat operations alongside tens of thousands of Russian forces to assist in recovering parts of Kursk.
Ukraine estimates more than 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Kursk, while a senior US official said North Korea has seen “several hundred” casualties – both killed and wounded – in the region since October.
A South Korean lawmaker said about 100 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been killed and almost 1,000 injured since being deployed to Kursk, citing the country’s intelligence agency.
Officials in Kyiv have accused Russia of trying to cover up the involvement of North Korean soldiers on the battlefield.
Earlier this month, the Ukrainian military said documents seized from three North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk were fake military identification documents with Russian names and birthplaces.
Zelensky has said Russia is attempting to conceal the losses of North Korean troops on the battlefield, resorting to extreme tactics to disguise the identity of North Korean soldiers killed in combat.
“Russians are trying… to literally burn the faces of North Korean soldiers killed in battle,” Zelensky said in a statement on X on December 17, alongside a video purportedly showing Russian soldiers setting fire to the bodies of North Korean soldiers.
“There are risks of North Korea sending additional troops and military equipment to the Russian army,” Zelensky said after receiving a report from Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces.
On Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in which he wrote the two countries will continue to implement the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty they signed in June, which includes a mutual defense pact, Russian and North Korean state media reported.
In a tragic turn of events, several North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukraine have succumbed to their injuries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed today. The soldiers were reportedly captured during a skirmish near the border between North Korea and Ukraine.Zelensky expressed his condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers and reiterated Ukraine’s commitment to treating all prisoners of war with respect and dignity. The exact number of casualties has not been disclosed, but it is believed that at least five soldiers have died from their injuries.
The incident has raised questions about the escalating tensions between North Korea and Ukraine, as well as the treatment of prisoners of war in the region. Zelensky has called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the soldiers’ deaths and has vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial for all parties involved to prioritize diplomacy and dialogue in order to prevent further loss of life. Our thoughts are with the families of the fallen soldiers during this difficult time.
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