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Britain, France trying to persuade US to allow Ukraine to strike deep into Russia: Report

The leaders of France and Britain are expected to meet in Paris to discuss a last-ditch attempt to persuade the US to allow Ukraine to strike deep inside Russia with Western weapons before Donald Trump enters the White House in January, The Telegraph daily has reported citing UK Government sources.

Ukraine claims Russia suffered deadliest day since start of full-scale invasion

Russian losses in Ukraine reached a record daily high of 1,770, according to figures released by Kyiv.

Trump holds phone call with Putin, discusses Ukraine war

US President-elect Donald Trump held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Ukraine conflict and its potential settlement, the Washington Post has reported, citing several people familiar with the matter.

Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine may include deploying European forces to buffer zone: Report

US President-elect Donald Trump may call on British and European Union troops to enforce a buffer zone that he would try to impose over the current front line in Ukraine, the Telegraph has reported, citing three Trump staffers.

Russia’s leader signs law on ratification of strategic partnership treaty with North Korea

Russian President Vladimir Putin has inked a law on ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, according to the published document.

Azerbaijan says Baku, Yerevan close to final deal on peace treaty

Azerbaijan and Armenia are close to reaching the final agreement on the text of the peace treaty and will continue talks after the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) to be held in Baku on November 11-22, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has stated.

EU reassures Ukraine of unwavering support following Trump victory

During a visit to Kyiv, the European Union's chief diplomat, Josep Borrell, reassured Ukraine of the EU's "unwavering" support amid uncertainty about the level of US backing under President-elect Donald Trump.

EU trying to persuade Trump to keep funding Ukraine: Report

The heads of some EU member states have tried to persuade US President-elect Donald Trump to continue funding Ukraine’s war bid against Russia, the Wall Street Journal has reported, citing anonymous sources.

Biden allows deploying US military contractors to Ukraine

The administration of President Joe Biden allowed US defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair American-supplied weapons, Reuters has reported, citing unnamed American officials.

Trump’s team seeks postponing Ukraine’s NATO membership for at least 2 decades: Report

One idea within US President-elect Donald Trump's team for ending Russia's war involves delaying Ukraine's NATO membership for at least 20 years in exchange for continued arms supplies, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported, citing three sources close to Trump.

Biden rushing to deliver billions in remaining aid to Ukraine ahead of Trump’s inauguration

The administration of Joe Biden is planning to rush the delivery of the remaining $6 billion in US military aid to Ukraine ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January 2025, Politico has reported.

PSG soccer fans unfurl giant ‘Free Palestine’ banner

Days before a soccer match between France and the Israeli regime, Paris-Saint Germain fans unveiled a huge Free Palestine banner before their Champions League game against Atletico Madrid kicked off on Wednesday. 

Defense chief confirms first battles between Ukrainian and North Korean soldiers in Kursk Oblast

The first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean troops have already taken place in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has confirmed in an interview with South Korean TV channel KBS.

Iranians in Europe protest against EU sanctions on Iran Air

Iranians residing in Europe have launched an online petition to protest the European Union and UK government's sanctions on Iran Air over accusations of Iran's involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Iran FM urges EU to ‘make up for mistakes’, reverse airline sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has called on the European Union to go back on its decision to sanction Iranian airlines, describing the move as unethical and a clear mistake based on unfounded allegations.

Moscow claims US, UK pushing ‘continental Europe’ to fight Russia

The United States and the United Kingdom are setting up continental Europe for a military face-off with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed.

Ukraine claims Russia has lost nearly 700,000 troops since start of war

Russia has lost almost 699,100 forces in Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict in February 2022, the General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces has reported.

Over half of Britons believe Israel committing war crimes in Gaza: Poll

More than half of Britons across the political spectrum believe that the actions of the Israeli military during the onslaught against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip constitute war crimes, a recent opinion poll has revealed.

World ‘merely watching’ as North Korea threat grows: Zelensky

The international community is "merely watching" as the threat of North Korean military offensive grows, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in a social media post.

Germany closes Iran’s consulates after execution of terror group’s ringleader

Berlin announced on Thursday that it would shut down Iran’s consulates in Germany, in response to the execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd.

Upcoming Russia-Iran treaty to include closer defense collaboration: Moscow

A treaty that Moscow and Tehran intend to ink shortly will include closer defense cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated.

North Korean soldiers with Russian uniforms, equipment moving toward Ukraine: US

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has called on North Korea to withdraw troops from Russia after its forces were observed wearing Russian uniforms and carrying its equipment en route to the Kursk border region.

US imposes sanctions on hundreds of Russian individuals, legal entities, including Putin’s relative

Washington has imposed sanctions against nearly 400 entities and individuals directly or indirectly involved in supporting Russia in its war against Ukraine, the State Department has announced.

Small number of North Korean soldiers already in Ukraine: Report

A small number of North Korean soldiers are already on the territory of Ukraine, fighting for Russia, CNN has reported, citing two Western intelligence officers.

Microsoft says Russian hackers targeting US officials

Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard has been sending highly targeted phishing emails to American individuals working in government, academia, defense, and non-governmental organizations, Microsoft has warned in a blog post.

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