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Ukraine reports heavy fighting as Russia deploys 50,000 troops near border and North Korea ratifies defense pact with Moscow

irishtimes.com — November 12, 2024, 07:01 PM UTC

Ukraine's military reported that Russia launched 110 drones early Tuesday, with 46 shot down and 60 disappearing from radar, likely due to electronic jamming. Russian missile strikes on Kryvyi Rih resulted in civilian casualties, including a mother and three children. Heavy fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, particularly near the strategic city of Pokrovsk. Russian forces are advancing towards Kurakhove, where they damaged a dam, but no flooding occurred. Ukraine claims to be holding back 50,000 Russian troops in Kursk, preventing their redeployment. North Korea ratified a defense pact with Russia, with reports of North Korean soldiers in Kursk. In Russia, a court sentenced a doctor to 5.5 years for criticizing the military. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet NATO and EU officials to discuss support for Ukraine.

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    Ukraine gains clarity on U.S. military aid after Blinken's talks in Brussels (theguardian.com)
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  2. [5.0]
    Russia resumes missile strikes on Kyiv after two-month pause (smh.com.au)
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    Biden administration pledges continued aid to Ukraine for next year, says Blinken (latimes.com)
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  4. [5.4]
    Russia increases drone and missile strikes on Kyiv in major escalation (rte.ie)
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  5. [4.0]
    US warns of North Korea's nuclear threat linked to Russia's war in Ukraine (foxnews.com)
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  6. [4.0]
    Trump warns of potential risks in Ukraine peace plan as experts caution on Russian retaliation (express.co.uk)
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  7. [5.2]
    US promises firm response to North Korean troops joining Russia in Ukraine conflict (abc.net.au)
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    North Korean troops reportedly engage in Ukraine conflict on Russian soil (channel4.com)
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    US plans significant aid for Ukraine before Trump takes office (irishtimes.com)
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    US strengthens military aid to Ukraine as Trump prepares to take office (newsweek.com)
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    Videos show heavy losses for Russian troops in Kursk assault (newsweek.com)
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    Blinken meets EU and NATO officials in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine (euronews.com)
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    US and NATO allies strengthen Asian partnerships to counter Russia-North Korea defense ties (firstpost.com)
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  14. [4.0]
    Trump plans to appoint Ukrainian peace envoy to negotiate end to Russia war (foxnews.com)
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    US rushes aid to Ukraine before potential Trump administration, Blinken says (gazette.com)
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    Zelenskyy highlights air defenses as Kyiv faces renewed Russian attacks (gazette.com)
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    Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine as Zelenskyy praises air defense support (zeenews.india.com)
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  18. [4.8]
    Ukrainian officials seek to secure US support under potential Trump presidency (theweek.com)
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    Russian strike devastates buildings in Zaporizhzhia, one dead and 21 injured (euronews.com)
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  20. [4.6]
    Biden administration plans additional aid for Ukraine as conflict escalates (bostonherald.com)
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    Biden administration pledges aid to Ukraine for continued defense against Russia (apnews.com)
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    Biden administration plans significant aid package for Ukraine before year-end (baltimoresun.com)
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    Biden administration plans new aid package for Ukraine defense against Russia (courant.com)
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    Biden administration plans new aid package for Ukraine as conflict escalates (orlandosentinel.com)
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    Biden administration plans new aid package for Ukraine defense against Russia (sandiegouniontribune.com)
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    Biden administration plans new aid package for Ukraine defense against Russia (sun-sentinel.com)
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    Biden administration plans additional aid for Ukraine as conflict escalates (dailycamera.com)
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    US confirms over 10,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russia in Ukraine (newsweek.com)
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    US plans to increase military support for Ukraine before Trump takes office (chicagotribune.com)
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    Biden administration plans aid for Ukraine's defense against Russia in 2025 (time.com)
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    Biden administration plans new aid package for Ukraine defense against Russia (twincities.com)
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    Biden administration plans additional aid for Ukraine as Russia escalates attacks (mcall.com)
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    U.S. plans to increase military support for Ukraine before Trump takes office (regina.ctvnews.ca)
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  34. [4.4]
    Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles for the first time in 73 days (express.co.uk)
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    Biden plans significant aid for Ukraine before Trump takes office, Blinken says (syracuse.com)
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  36. [4.1]
    Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv for the first time since August (nypost.com)
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  37. [5.0]
    Russia strikes Kyiv as North Korean troops join combat in Ukraine (cbsnews.com)
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    US reaffirms support for Ukraine as Russia strikes Kyiv (aljazeera.com)
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    Russia strikes Kyiv with missile attack as North Korean troops engage in Kursk (zeenews.india.com)
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    Blinken reaffirms US support for Ukraine in Brussels ahead of Trump transition (scmp.com)
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  41. [4.6]
    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv after two-month pause (newsweek.com)
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  42. [4.6]
    North Korean troops arrive in Russia to support military operations in Ukraine (aljazeera.com)
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  43. [3.4]
    Liz Truss reveals Putin's nuclear strategy concerns in updated biography (express.co.uk)
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    US pledges firm response to North Korea's involvement in Ukraine conflict (sg.news.yahoo.com)
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  45. [3.6]
    Discussions on potential demilitarized zone in Ukraine gain traction (newsweek.com)
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  46. [4.3]
    Risk expert warns of rising threat of World War III with Trump presidency (metro.co.uk)
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    US plans to boost military support for Ukraine before potential policy shift (clickondetroit.com)
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    Russia launches combined drone and missile attack on Kyiv for first time in over 70 days (firstpost.com)
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    US plans to increase military support for Ukraine before Trump takes office (gazette.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (thestar.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (clickondetroit.com)
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    Russia launches missile attack on Kyiv for the first time since August (hindustantimes.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (independent.co.uk)
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    Putin increases troop presence in southern Ukraine amid potential offensive plans (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in months (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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    Blinken and NATO chief discuss Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition (gazette.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (news.yahoo.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (abcnews.go.com)
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    Russia launches missile and drone attack on Kyiv for first time in 73 days (gazette.com)
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  60. [4.9]
    Ukraine issues nationwide air raid alert as missile strikes hit Kyiv (dw.com)
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  61. [3.7]
    North Korea ratifies military aid pact with Russia raising concerns for Ukraine (express.co.uk)
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  62. [4.8]
    Ukraine issues nationwide air raid alerts as missile threat targets Kyiv (inquirer.net)
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  63. [4.9]
    Blinken visits Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine support after Trump victory (inquirer.net)
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  64. [4.5]
    Zelenskyy reaches out to Trump as Ukraine hopes for stronger US support (firstpost.com)
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  65. [4.6]
    US confirms North Korean troops are fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine (livemint.com)
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    Russia increases military activity in southern Ukraine as Ukraine bolsters defenses (theguardian.com)
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  67. [4.9]
    Russia escalates drone strikes on Ukraine as civilian casualties rise (bbc.com)
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  68. [4.3]
    Ukraine repels major Russian offensive in Kursk, inflicts heavy losses (kyivpost.com)
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  69. [3.6]
    Trump's election raises questions about potential ceasefire plan for Russia-Ukraine war (dailymail.co.uk)
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    Ukraine fights Russian and North Korean forces in Kursk region (abc.net.au)
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    Blinken visits Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump election win (sg.news.yahoo.com)
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  72. [4.9]
    NATO leaders discuss alliance's future and Ukraine support in Paris meeting (politico.eu)
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  73. [5.1]
    Ukraine reports heavy fighting as Russia deploys 50,000 troops near border and North Korea ratifies defense pact with Moscow (irishtimes.com)
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    Zelenskyy optimistic about U.S. cooperation after Trump's election victory (rawstory.com)
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    NATO urges unity as Russia strengthens ties with allies threatening Europe and beyond (firstpost.com)
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  76. [3.7]
    Russia reports nearly 4000 troop losses in two days as it prepares for major assault on Kursk (thesun.co.uk)
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  77. [4.5]
    Russian missile strike kills four, including three children, in Kryvyi Rih (euronews.com)
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  78. [4.8]
    World leaders hold crisis meetings over potential Russian nuclear threat in Ukraine (nypost.com)
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  79. [4.1]
    Trump proposes peace plan for Ukraine with buffer zone and territory swaps (dailymail.co.uk)
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  80. [5.0]
    Trump aims to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine ties after election victory (theconversation.com)
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  81. [4.7]
    NATO's Rutte urges Western allies to boost support for Ukraine against Russian alliances (clickondetroit.com)
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  82. [4.8]
    NATO's Rutte urges increased Western support for Ukraine as Russian alliances grow (news.yahoo.com)
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  83. [4.5]
    NATO chief urges Western allies to boost support for Ukraine against Russian alliances (independent.co.uk)
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  84. [4.8]
    NATO chief Rutte urges increased Western support for Ukraine amid rising Russian alliances (abcnews.go.com)
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  85. [4.9]
    Putin aide says Trump must fulfill campaign promises on Ukraine peace (newsweek.com)
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  86. [5.1]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (sun-sentinel.com)
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    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (sandiegouniontribune.com)
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  88. [4.5]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (bostonherald.com)
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  89. [4.6]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (orlandosentinel.com)
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  90. [4.6]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (dailycamera.com)
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  91. [5.1]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks following Trump's election victory (courant.com)
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  92. [4.0]
    Liz Truss reveals fears of potential nuclear strike by Putin in new biography (newsweek.com)
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  93. [3.3]
    Report identifies four UK targets for potential Russian nuclear strike (dailystar.co.uk)
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  94. [5.2]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks after Trump election win (clickondetroit.com)
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  95. [5.1]
    Blinken travels to Europe for urgent Ukraine talks after Trump election win (abcnews.go.com)
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  96. [4.2]
    NATO chief calls for increased support for Ukraine as winter approaches (sg.news.yahoo.com)
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  97. [3.2]
    North Korean troops in Ukraine gain new perspective on life outside Kim Jong-un's regime (dailystar.co.uk)
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  98. [4.1]
    New map shows potential impact of Russian nuclear attack on UK cities (mirror.co.uk)
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  99. [3.4]
    North Korea and Russia sign military aid agreement amid Ukraine conflict (mirror.co.uk)
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    North Korea warns US and allies that support for Ukraine risks conflict with Russia (newsweek.com)
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  101. [4.5]
    Russia intensifies counteroffensive to reclaim Kursk as troop losses mount (newsweek.com)
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    Leaked videos reveal North Korean troops training in Russia as Putin prepares to deploy 50,000 soldiers to Kursk (thesun.co.uk)
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    Russian troops report record casualties in Ukraine for two consecutive days (newsweek.com)
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    Ukraine reports Russia deploys 50,000 troops to Kursk to counter offensive (dw.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia to boost military ties (rawstory.com)
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    Trump's presidency raises questions about Ukraine war strategy (chicagotribune.com)
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    Ukraine aims to divert Russian forces with incursion into Kursk region (businessinsider.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia as troops join Ukraine conflict (newsweek.com)
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    Liz Truss studied weather data amid fears of Russian nuclear threat in Ukraine (thedailybeast.com)
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    Liz Truss reveals preparations for potential Russian nuclear strike during final days as UK Prime Minister (ndtv.com)
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    Liz Truss warns of nuclear fallout risks to UK from potential Russian strike on Ukraine (dailystar.co.uk)
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    UK held crisis talks as new book reveals Truss prepared for nuclear fallout risks (metro.co.uk)
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    Liz Truss analyzed nuclear fallout risks for UK during Ukraine crisis (mirror.co.uk)
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    North Korean defectors aid Ukraine with propaganda to encourage soldier defections (newsweek.com)
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    Ukraine reports record Russian soldier losses in single day of conflict (express.co.uk)
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    Liz Truss claims Putin nearly considered nuclear strike on Ukraine in 2022 (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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  117. [4.4]
    North Korea ratifies major defense pact with Russia (euronews.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia promising military aid (standard.co.uk)
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    North Korean troops deployed to Russia may question living standards back home (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Putin reportedly close to launching nuclear attack in 2022 prompting UK and US crisis talks (express.co.uk)
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    Liz Truss prepares for potential nuclear threat from Russia in final days as UK Prime Minister (independent.co.uk)
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    Russia reports highest soldier casualties in single day during Kursk counter-offensive setback (telegraph.co.uk)
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    North Korea's military ties with Russia raise concerns for U.S. and South Korea (twincities.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia for mutual military aid (apnews.com)
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    North Korea ratifies military pact with Russia as Ukraine faces 50,000 troops in Kursk (independent.co.uk)
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    North Korea ratifies military defense treaty with Russia (news.yahoo.com)
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    North Korea and Russia finalize defense treaty enhancing military cooperation (time.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia to boost military ties (sg.news.yahoo.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia as troops deploy to Ukraine (aljazeera.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia for mutual military aid (clickondetroit.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia for mutual military aid (thestar.com)
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    North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia for mutual military aid (abcnews.go.com)
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    Ex-PM reveals UK prepared for nuclear fallout as tensions rise in Ukraine (dailymail.co.uk)
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