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  Moscow (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Russian lawmakers voted for a budget on Thursday that will see defence spending surge by almost 30 percent next year, as the Kremlin diverts huge resources to its Ukraine offensive. Moscow had already ramped up military spending to levels not seen since the Soviet Union era, pumping out missiles and drones to fire on Ukraine and paying lucrative salaries to its hundreds of thousands of frontline soldiers. Lawmakers in the lower house State Duma voted overwhelmingly to approve the first reading o ... read more |
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White House: North Korean troops would be 'fair game' in UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 24, 2024 North Korea has sent at least 3,000 troops to eastern Russia this month, both Washington and Seoul confirmed, with the White House saying that any soldiers deployed on the battlefield would be "fair game." ... more 
UK and Germany sign 'milestone' defence dealLondon (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 London and Berlin on Wednesday hailed a "milestone" in military cooperation, as they signed a new defence pact that would see German submarine-hunting planes operate from British bases and counter threats from Russia after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. ... more  
India, China and S.Africa leaders bolster Putin at key summitKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Some of Moscow's key allies rallied round Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the first day of a major summit that the Kremlin hopes will show Western attempts to isolate it over the Ukraine offensive have failed. ... more  
Pentagon announces $400M in new round of military arms support for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 The Pentagon announced on Monday a new round of military assistance for Ukraine as it remains mired in its fight against invading Russia. ... more |
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Belarus to hold presidential vote on January 26Moscow (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Belarus will hold a presidential election on January 26, four and a half years after widespread allegations of vote rigging in the last ballot led to mass protests. ... more |
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Xi tells BRICS summit world facing 'serious challenges'Kazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 24, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday told leaders of BRICS emerging economies the world was facing "serious challenges" and urged the group to be a "stabilising force". ... more  
West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS contentParis (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 West African social media is abuzz with posts promoting a "brighter future" in partnership with non-Western powers, especially those belonging to the BRICS emerging economies meeting this week in Russia. ... more  
Ukraine FM to visit Africa, Oman to gain backing for peace planKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga on Wednesday starts a tour of African countries and Oman to drum up support for Kyiv's plan to end the grinding war with Russia. ... more 
NATO, Ukraine, trade: Europe's jitters ahead of US voteBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 European nations are nervously eyeing the nail-biting US election that will bring the radically different approach of either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris to the White House. ... more |
North Korean leader Kim inspects missile bases, ballistic weaponsSeoul (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a strategic missile base, state media said Wednesday, releasing images of him viewing transport and launch vehicles for the country's largest and most powerful intercontinental ballistic weapons. ... more  |
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Xi pledges to boost Iran ties in talks with PezeshkianKazan, Russia (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to increase ties with Iran during talks with his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian in Russia, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported Wednesday. ... more  
India's Modi to meet China's Xi in Russia: foreign ministryNew Delhi (AFP) Oct 23, 2024 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold their first bilateral meeting in five years Wednesday, Indian officials said, days after their countries reached a deal on their contested border. ... more 
Britain announces $3B loan for Ukraine from frozen Russian assetsWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 Britain on Monday announced it will lend Ukraine nearly $3 billion to be used on weapons and aid needed to repel the Russia's invasion. ... more 
North Korea denies sending troops to Ukraine amid international condemnationWashington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 A North Korean representative to the United Nations denied reports that Pyongyang had dispatched thousands of troops to aid Russia in its war against Ukraine, calling the claims "groundless" amid a growing international outcry. ... more |
 
Russia summons German ambassador over Baltic Sea baseMoscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Russia's foreign ministry on Tuesday said it had summoned Germany's ambassador to protest over a new naval command centre for NATO on the Baltic Sea. ... more 
China, Russia, Iran and N. Korea cooperation worries Swiss intelligenceGeneva (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Swiss intelligence warned Tuesday of the impact of shifting global power relations on security in Switzerland and beyond, voicing particular concern at growing military cooperation between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea. ... more 
Ukraine not asking West for nuclear weapons: ZelenskyKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 Ukraine is not requesting nuclear weapons from Western partners to defend itself against Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in comments released Tuesday. ... more 
North Korea UN representative denies Pyongyang sent troops to RussiaUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 North Korea has not sent troops to Russia to help Moscow fight Ukraine, one of its United Nations representatives said Monday, dismissing Seoul's claims as "groundless rumour". ... more |
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Britain, Germany agree to significantly deepen their defense alliance Washington DC (UPI) Oct 22, 2024 Britain and Germany have agreed to a significant military pact that will see the two allies work together on weapons projects and defense amid the growing threat Russia poses to the European continent. ... more  
Ukraine drone attack kills one in occupied city: MoscowMoscow (AFP) Oct 22, 2024 A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian-held city of Energodar, home to Europe's largest nuclear power plant, killed one person on Tuesday, a Moscow-installed official said. ... more 
US imposes curbs on firms over support of Pakistan, Iran weapons programsWashington (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 The United States added more than two dozen entities to a trade blacklist Monday over alleged support of weapons and drone development programs in Pakistan and Iran, and for other issues including aiding Russia's war effort in Ukraine. ... more 
Russian navy ships arrive in Myanmar for joint drillsYangon (AFP) Oct 21, 2024 A group of Russian navy ships arrived in war-torn Myanmar to join maritime exercises with the military junta's navy, Myanmar state media said on Monday. ... more |
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Zelensky calls for 'strong response' from allies to North Korean involvement in Ukraine warWashington DC (UPI) Oct 21, 2024 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a "strong response" from international partners to North Korean involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, citing evidence that Pyongyang has begun sending troops in addition to weapons. ... more |
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UK's Lammy warns China over support for Russia in UkraineBeijing (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 Chinese support for Russia in its war against Ukraine could hurt Beijing's ties with Europe, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said Friday as he made a rare diplomatic visit for talks with his counterpart Wang Yi. ... more 
N. Korea sending 'large-scale' troop deployment to Russia, Seoul spy agency saysSeoul (AFP) Oct 18, 2024 North Korea has decided to send a "large-scale" troop deployment to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, with 1,500 special forces already in Russia's Far East and undergoing training, Seoul's spy agency said Friday. ... more 
G7 defence ministers concerned by attacks on peacekeepers, vow Kyiv supportNaples, Italy (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over the escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine. ... more 
US posts $10 million reward citing Russian election interferenceWashington (AFP) Oct 19, 2024 The US State Department is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to any foreign person or entity engaging in election interference, it said just weeks before Americans select their next president. ... more |
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