Pro-Russian Bulgarian politician demands return of 'historically Bulgarian' Southern Bessarabia
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Pro-Russian Bulgarian politician demands return of 'historically Bulgarian' Southern Bessarabia region of Ukraine

Kostadin Kostadinov, leader of Bulgaria’s pro-Russian Revival party, has fueled Kremlin narratives by claiming that Southern Bessarabia, part of Ukraine’s Odesa Oblast, should be returned to Bulgaria. He stated on his Facebook page that he thinks “Ukraine is falling apart” and that Bulgarians are the “indigenous population” of the region, with deeper historical ties than […]
Ukraine secures return of 3 children from Russian-occupied territories, ombudsman
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Ukraine secures return of 3 children from Russian-occupied territories, ombudsman says

Three Ukrainian children — a 17-year-old boy and two younger boys — have been returned from Russian-occupied regions to Ukraine-controlled territory, Ukraine’s Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets announced on Jan. 7. The 17-year-old faced persecution by Russian occupation authorities for his pro-Ukrainian stance and assistance to the Ukrainian army, according to Lubinets. "He supported Ukraine under occupation […]
8 Ukrainian children return home from Russian-occupied territories
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8 Ukrainian children return home from Russian-occupied territories

Eight Ukrainian children have been successfully returned from temporarily occupied territories, the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak said on Nov. 29. The children, aged 6 to 16, were returned from Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk, and Donetsk Oblasts, as well as Crimea. This effort was part of the “Bring Kids Back UA” initiative. Seven children […]
North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in
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North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in return for soldiers, South Korean lawmaker says

North Korea is believed to receive cash, food, and space technology from Russia as compensation for entering the war on its side, The Korea Herald newspaper reported on Nov. 3, citing a lawmaker familiar with the matter. North Korea has reportedly dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, with the first soldiers allegedly already coming under fire […]
Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in
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Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in return for soldiers, arms, Budanov says

Russia is helping Pyongyang evade sanctions and develop its nuclear capabilities in return for North Korean troops and missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told The Economist in comments published on Oct. 22. Budanov previously revealed that close to 11,000 North Korean troops are already in Russia and will be ready to fight by […]