Anti-money laundering watchdog refuses to blacklist Russia as Moscow cozies
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Anti-money laundering watchdog refuses to blacklist Russia as Moscow cozies up to Iran, North Korea

After days of discussions, the world’s leading anti-money laundering watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), opted last week not to blacklist Russia despite efforts from Kyiv to sway members to do so over the Kremlin’s increasingly closer ties with blacklisted North Korea and Iran. The FATF, which monitors illicit financial activity like money laundering […]
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in North Korea for
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Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrives in North Korea for official visit

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in Pyongyang for an official visit on Nov. 29, amid deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea. After arriving in Pyongyang, Belousov was greeted by his North Korean counterpart No Kwang-chol, and members of North Korea's military, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. Belousov will participate in meetings […]
US won't impose new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American
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US won't impose new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins war, Pentagon says

The United States will not introduce new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korean troops engage in combat, the Pentagon said Oct. 28. following NATO's confirmation of North Korean troops' deployment to Kursk Oblast. "A portion of those soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, and we are increasingly concerned that Russia […]
North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles,
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North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says

North Korea has supplied Russia with more than 100 short-range ballistic missiles, and 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) said on Nov. 29. In comments to Interfax-Ukraine, HUR also said Pyongyang had begun supplying Moscow with artillery systems last month. "In total, over 100 pieces of various equipment have been transferred, including 170-mm […]
'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 […]
US reports North Korean troops moving to Russia’s Kursk region
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Ukraine war latest: US won't impose new limitations on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea enters war, Pentagon says

Key developments on Oct. 28: Russia strikes downtown Kharkiv with FAB-500 bomb, damages key landmark US won't impose new restrictions on Ukraine's use of American weapons if North Korea joins war, Pentagon says 650,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in war against Ukraine, Zelensky says Trump plans to end Russia's war in Ukraine […]
North Korea helping Russia in Ukraine 'for money,' Zelensky says
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North Korea helping Russia in Ukraine 'for money,' Zelensky says

North Korea is supporting Russia's war in Ukraine for financial gain, President Volodymyr Zelensky told journalists on Oct. 21. Speaking at a meeting attended by the Kyiv Independent, Zelensky was asked about Pyongyang's increasing support for Moscow, which in recent days is reported to have developed from just weapons to boots on the ground. "I […]