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South Korea, NATO moves draw criticism in Seoul
Jul 12, 2023 17:38South 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 14:57US 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 12:24Ukraine'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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Russia warns NATO military aid to Kiev only brings WW III closer
Jul 12, 2023 09:28Russia has warned against NATO's increasing military assistance to Ukraine, saying such assistance could bring World War III closer.
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Biden says no NATO membership amid war as more taxes go to Ukraine
Jul 11, 2023 17:22Ukraine 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 17:17Ukraine’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 15:42Ukraine 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.
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Top Russian diplomats blast US, NATO over Ukraine aims
Jul 11, 2023 13:23Senior Russian diplomats have lashed out at the US for pushing a massive publicity campaign to win public support for any “anti-Russia decisions” at the NATO summit currently underway in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
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Turkey's President Erdogan gives green light to Sweden's NATO accession bid
Jul 11, 2023 09:05Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has given the green light to Sweden's bid to become a member of the NATO military alliance, ending months of tug of war over the issue.
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Ukraine one key step closer to NATO membership amid Lithuania summit
Jul 11, 2023 08:44Ukraine has taken a key step toward becoming a member of NATO after a high hurdle in its way to accession was lifted during the current two-day summit of the US-led military alliance in Lithuania.