Cuba asks to join BRICS as partner country in letter
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Cuba asks to join BRICS as partner country in letter to Putin

Cuba has requested to join the BRICS group as a "partner country" in an official letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, a Cuban Foreign Ministry official said on Oct. 8. BRICS, composed of Russia, China, India, Brazil, and other nations, is a group of emerging economies often portrayed as a counterweight to the Western-led world. […]
'First step to World War' — North Korea preparing 10,000
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'First step to World War' — North Korea preparing 10,000 soldiers to join Russia's war, Zelensky confirms

North Korea is preparing 10,000 soldiers of different branches and specializations to join Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Oct. 17. His statement came days after a Western diplomat told the Kyiv Independent that Pyongyang had sent 10,000 soldiers to Russia. Zelensky said that Moscow plans to "actually involve" North Korea […]
Ukraine cannot join NATO while at war, Scholz says
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Ukraine cannot join NATO while at war, Scholz says

Speaking to German public broadcaster ZDF on Oct. 24, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed Kyiv's appeals for an immediate invitation to join NATO, stating that "a country at war absolutely cannot become a member of NATO." "Everyone knows that, there is no disagreement on this subject," Scholz added. The comments appear to be the first […]
Ukraine could join Union by late 2029, EU official says
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Ukraine could join Union by late 2029, EU official says

Ukraine could join the European Union by 2029 if it completes the necessary reforms, EU Commissioner for Enlargement Oliver Varhelyi said on Oct. 29. To advance this goal, the EU has introduced specific initiatives, such as the "Growth Plan" and the "Ukraine Plan," aimed at accelerating reform processes in Ukraine, Moldova, and the Western Balkans. […]
North Macedonia arrests man for attempting to join Russian army
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North Macedonia arrests man for attempting to join Russian army

Police in North Macedonia have arrested a Macedonian national suspected of planning to join the Russian army to fight in Ukraine, the country’s Interior Ministry announced. This marks the first instance of a Macedonian citizen facing charges under this specific offense. North Macedonia, a NATO member since 2020, has imposed sanctions on Russia. Authorities identified […]