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world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Putin's Citizenship Decrees for Foreign Fighters and Ukrainian Children Spark Controversy"

Ukraine has criticized a new decree by Russian President Vladimir Putin that expedites Russian citizenship for Ukrainian children who have been moved to Russia, labeling it a violation of children's rights and international law. The decree is seen as part of Russia's forced assimilation policy and an attempt to address its demographic issues. Over 19,000 Ukrainian children have been deported to Russia since February 2022, with only 387 returned. The International Criminal Court has previously issued an arrest warrant for Putin, accusing him of war crimes related to the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children.

via BBC.com|

#childrens-rights #citizenship-decree #forced-deportation

world-news-politics2 years ago•6 min saved

"Ukraine 2024: Diminishing Western Aid and the Struggle Against Putin's Ambitions"

As 2024 approaches, Ukraine faces the prospect of continued defensive operations against Russia without the hoped-for breakthroughs of early 2023. International support, particularly from the US and EU, is uncertain due to political dynamics, including US domestic politics and Hungary's obstructionism. The Netherlands' offer of F-16 fighters and the UK's maritime defense assistance provide some hope, but the overall picture is one of a protracted conflict with Ukraine adapting to limited resources. The EU's delayed funding and the potential for reduced US support under a possible Trump presidency add to the challenges. Despite these difficulties, Ukraine's innovation and resilience persist, with the country improving its maritime defense capabilities independently. The broader implications for European and global security are significant, with the need for a decisive Western response to Russia's aggression becoming increasingly urgent.

via The Independent|

#european-union #international-support #military-aid

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"President Yoon Reveals North Korea's Role in Russia's War"

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol stated during a meeting with U.S. leadership that North Korea is involved in the Ukraine-Russia war, both directly and indirectly. He emphasized the importance of a combined defense position against North Korean provocations and mentioned the connection between the Ukraine-Russia war and the Israel-Hamas conflict with North Korea. South Korean military officials have announced that North Korea may have provided Russia with weapons, including short-range ballistic missiles. The South Korean government estimates that Pyongyang shipped around 2,000 containers of weapons and munitions to Russia's Far East. North Korea and Russia have been strengthening their ties as Russia seeks to boost its arms capacities amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

via Yahoo News|

#defense #international-relations #north-korea

international-affairs2 years ago•8 min saved

Belarusian President Confirms Wagner Chief Prigozhin's Return to Russia

Belarusian President Lukashenko stated that Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of the recent armed rebellion in Russia, is in St. Petersburg or Moscow, contradicting his earlier claims that Prigozhin was in Belarus. Lukashenko's latest claim could not be verified, and Prigozhin has not been seen in public since the rebellion. Lukashenko also mentioned that Wagner troops were not in Belarus and remained in their "permanent camps," but this claim could not be verified either. Meanwhile, in western Ukraine, Russian missiles killed at least four people and destroyed dozens of homes in Lviv, marking the deadliest attack on the city since the war began. Ukrainian President Zelensky warned that the counteroffensive would proceed slowly without the promised weapons and ammunition from Western allies.

via The New York Times|

#belarus #international-affairs #lukashenko

defense2 years ago•5 min saved

Global Arms Trade: U.S. and India Lead, Poland and Qatar Top Importers, Russia Falls Behind

Europe is witnessing a surge in arms purchases triggered by the Ukraine-Russia war, with Poland seeing the biggest increase. European arm imports rose by 92% in 2022, the largest year-over-year increase since the fall of the Berlin Wall. The surge is due to the conflict in Ukraine, and most European nations increased their purchases. All European NATO countries have accelerated production and made fresh orders in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Ukraine war has propelled the sale of the Lockheed Martin F-35, especially in NATO and Europe.

via EurAsian Times|

#arms-purchase #defense #europe