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Pistorius said ahead of Friday’s meeting that it was the Trump administration’s decision to attend virtually and was “not his business” to comment on the signal that sends.
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"We must step up to deter Russian aggression by continuing to bolster Ukraine's defences," he added.
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150+ Chinese citizens fighting for Russia in Ukraine
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China has for years provided Moscow with material support to help aid its war against Ukraine, primarily in the shipment of dual-use products – components needed to maintain weapons such as drones and...
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says at least 155 Chinese citizens are fighting for Russia in the war.
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s office released video of what it says is a Chinese national captured while fighting alongside Russian forces.
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A highly anticipated rare earth minerals deal between the United States and Ukraine is in jeopardy as talks between the two countries have grown increasingly "antagonistic," Reuters reported, citing a source with knowledge of the matter.
U.S. and Ukrainian officials met on Friday on a U.S. proposal to gain access to Ukraine's mineral wealth, a source with knowledge of the matter said, adding that prospects for a breakthrough were scant given the meeting's "antagonistic" atmosphere.
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Britain on Friday announced a “surge” of military support to Ukraine, as the war-ravaged country’s Western backers gathered at NATO headquarters to drum up more weapons and ammunition to help Kyiv fight off Russia's invasion.
After pushing back Kyiv's forces in Kursk Oblast, Moscow has launched assaults on the Ukrainian regions of Kharkiv and Sumy.
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Britain's Prince Harry met victims of war in Ukraine as part of his work with wounded veterans, a spokesperson said on Thursday. Harry, who served 10 years in the British Army, visited the Superhumans Center,
Biden-appointed Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink is preparing to step down from her post less than three years on the job at a pivotal moment in the Ukraine-Russia war.
The departure may complicate the already delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv, which has been stressed by President Trump’s efforts to end the war.
U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff flew to Russia on Friday for talks with President Vladimir Putin about the search for a peace deal on Ukraine, the Kremlin said, saying the two men might also discuss a Trump-Putin meeting.
Ukraine’s key allies are meeting in Brussels on Friday with a noticeable absence at the table: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is only attending virtually.