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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...

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North Korea's Military Alliance with Russia: A New Chapter in Global Dynamics

In a historic move, North Korea has confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine. This marks the first time Pyongyang has openly acknowledged its military involvement in the conflict. Under the directive of leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean forces played a pivotal role in aiding Russia to reclaim the Kursk region, a territory previously occupied by Ukrainian forces.

The North Korean state media described the operation as a testament to the "firm militant friendship" between the two nations. The deployment was carried out under a strategic partnership treaty signed between Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin last year. This alliance has not only strengthened military ties but also brought the two politically isolated nations closer.

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude, hailing the North Korean troops as "heroes" who fought alongside their Russian counterparts. Meanwhile, the international community has raised concerns over the implications of this alliance, with some nations condemning the move as a provocation to global security.

This development underscores the shifting alliances and complexities in the ongoing conflict, adding a new layer of geopolitical tension.

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