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South Korea, NATO moves draw criticism in Seoul
Jul 12, 2023 14:08South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Lithuania this week to take part in the NATO summit. In Seoul, President Yoon's moves to strengthen the country's ties with NATO are drawing criticism. Critics argue that South Korea should maintain more independence in its foreign policy which has become too closely tied to the US.
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US senator slams 'ungrateful' Ukrainian president over NATO demands
Jul 12, 2023 11:27US Senator Rand Paul has rebuked the “ungrateful” Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for his harsh criticism of Washington and other Western backers and demanding Kiev's speedy NATO accession.
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Ukraine lost over 26000 forces during its counteroffensive: Russia
Jul 12, 2023 08:54Ukraine's armed forces have so far lost more than 26,000 soldiers and more than 3,000 pieces of military hardware during their counteroffensive that supposedly began on June 4, Russia's defense minister has declared.
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N Korea launched long-range missile days after US recon. flights
Jul 12, 2023 08:36North Korea has launched a long-range ballistic missile off its east coast days after it threatened the US with "shocking" response over conducting reconnaissance flights while violating the country's airspace.
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Trump asks court to postpone classified documents trial indefinitely
Jul 12, 2023 06:04Lawyers for former US President Donald Trump have requested a Florida federal court to delay his trial in a case involving classified documents, claiming that Trump is too busy with his presidential campaign for the 2024 election
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Russia warns NATO military aid to Kiev only brings WW III closer
Jul 12, 2023 05:58Russia has warned against NATO's increasing military assistance to Ukraine, saying such assistance could bring World War III closer.
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US to send Turkey F16s following Ankara’s approval of Sweden's NATO accession
Jul 12, 2023 05:34US President Joe Biden has agreed with Turkey's request for F-16 fighter jets and the upgrade of its old warplanes not long after Ankara approved Sweden's bid to join NATO in a U-turn.
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Biden says no NATO membership amid war as more taxes go to Ukraine
Jul 11, 2023 13:52Ukraine keeps asking for NATO membership, but the West is divided over the country’s accession to the military alliance. The US is opposed to the move. Washington, however, continues to send dozens of billions in military aid to Kiev.
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Zelensky slams 'absurd' lack of timeline for Ukraine's NATO entry
Jul 11, 2023 13:47Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has hit out at NATO allies for their uncertainty to accept his country to the bloc, as several members, including the United States, have expressed reservations about admitting Kiev to the military alliance.
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Ukraine steps up mercenary recruitment to conceal losses, treats them like ‘cannon fodder’: Russia
Jul 11, 2023 12:12Ukraine has stepped up its recruitment of mercenaries from across the globe in efforts to conceal the catastrophic losses of its military forces in the raging war against Russia, Moscow’s Defense Ministry has declared in an official statement.