Zelenskyy offers North Korean POW exchange for Ukrainians

Zelenskyy says he'll send North Korean soldiers home in swap for Ukrainian POWs

The Security Service for Ukraine announced on Saturday that it had captured two soldiers from North Korea in Russia’s Kursk region and they are being questioned in Kyiv.

Soldiers' arrest 'indisputable evidence' of North Korean involvement in Ukraine war

Comments come after Ukrainian forces detained two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia’s Kursk region who have since reportedly been sent to Kyiv for questioning.

'Iran In Possession of Weapons Unknown To Enemies': Top Commander Threatens As Yemen War Escalates

Iran’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Brigadier General Ashtiani, has revealed that the country possesses a range of undisclosed weapons that its enemies, including the U.S. and Israel, are unaware of. These "deadly" secret weapons are expected to be tested during Iran's ongoing military drills, codenamed Eqtedar, which aim to assess the operational readiness of Iran’s air defense systems. The drills, conducted in the country’s western and northern air defense zones, simulate real combat scenarios and highlight Iran’s preparedness to counter external threats. #IranSecretWeapons #HiddenArsenal #IranMilitaryDrills #EqtedarExercises #BrigadierGeneralAshtiani #DeadlyWeapons #USIsraelShock #IranDefense #MiddleEastTensions #MilitaryReadiness #IranianAirDefense #WeaponReveal #IranAirDefenseSystems #RegionalSecurity #PeaceThroughStrength Also Read India and Germany Jointly Condemn Nuclear Threats Amid Ongoing Ukraine War :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-germany-joint-statement-ukraine-war-nuclear-weapons-011-3970671.html?ref=DMDesc US Intelligence Warns Putin Against Nuclear Weapons Amid Ukraine Conflict, Reveals Bob Woodward's Book :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-urges-putin-not-to-use-nuclear-weapons-in-ukraine-011-3955915.html?ref=DMDesc Nuclear Weapons: Earth's Last Line of Defense Against Asteroids :: https://www.oneindia.com/feature/nuclear-weapons-earths-last-line-of-defense-against-asteroids-3921283.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.346~PR.152~

Putin's BIG Win Kharkiv War: Russian Kill 30 Ukrainian Soldiers To Capture Kalinovo

Russian forces continue their advance toward Kharkiv, with significant territorial gains including the capture of Kalinovo in the northeastern Kharkiv region. In a relentless push, Russia’s military claims to have killed 30 Ukrainian soldiers in the Kharkiv area. Despite heavy casualties on both sides, Russia's military operations have continued to pressure Ukrainian defenses in the region. The ongoing battle for control of Kharkiv is intensifying, with Russian forces attempting to encircle key strategic locations, raising concerns of further escalation. Ukrainian forces are battling to hold their positions, though Russian forces have made notable progress in the northeast. #KharkivUnderThreat #KalinovoCaptured #PutinAdvances #RussianForces #UkrainianLosses #KharkivBattle #UkraineWarUpdate #RussianOffensive #UkraineResistance #EasternUkraine #KharkivDefenders #RussianMilitary #UkraineStrikesBack #UkrainianTroops #WarInUkraine Also Read Aktau Plane Crash Tragedy: Putin Expresses Condolences To Azerbaijan President :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/aktau-plane-crash-tragedy-putin-expresses-condolences-to-azerbaijan-president-4025621.html?ref=DMDesc Putin Engages in Talks with Slovakian PM Fico During Rare Visit to Moscow :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-fico-talks-slovakia-eu-leader-visit-moscow-011-4023525.html?ref=DMDesc Putin Engages in Talks with Slovakian PM Fico During Rare EU Leader Visit to Moscow :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/putin-fico-talks-moscow-eu-leader-visit-011-4023515.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~

Russian taskforce arrives in Krasnodar as oil spill from tankers in Kerch Strait spreads

The Kerch Strait is an important global shipping route, providing passage from the inland Sea of Azov to the Black Sea and has been a key point of conflict between Russia and Ukraine after Moscow annexed the peninsula in 2014.

Biden extends stay for 800,000 migrants by 18 months as Trump threatens rollback

The Department of Homeland Security also extended Temporary Protected Status for more than 103,000 Ukrainians and 1,900 Sudanese that are already living in the US.

Russian Massacre in Kursk: 290 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed | 18 Ukrainians Captured Alive In Kurakhove

Russian forces launched a brutal offensive in Kursk, resulting in the deaths of 290 Ukrainian soldiers. The deadly assault also saw 18 Ukrainians captured alive in Kurakhove. The attack marked one of the most devastating losses for Ukraine in recent days, as Russian forces intensify their military operations in the region. The captured soldiers were taken into custody as part of the Russian military's ongoing campaign to Ukrainian defenses. This violent escalation highlights the ongoing severity of the conflict as both sides engage in fierce battles for territorial control. #RussianMassacre #KurskAssault #UkrainianLosses #UkrainianSoldiers #KurakhoveCaptures #RussiaUkraineConflict #KurskBattles #UkrainianSoldiersCaptured #RussianMilitaryVictory #DeadlyOffensive #UkrainianDefense #UkraineWar2025 #RussianAssault #KurskWar #UkrainianCasualties Also Read Russia Warns of Severe Environmental Damage from Oil Spill in Kerch Strait Cleanup Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-environmental-damage-oil-tankers-cleanup-011-4031223.html?ref=DMDesc INS Tushil: India’s Advanced Stealth Frigate To Strengthen Navy By February 2025 :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/ins-tushil-india-s-advanced-stealth-frigate-to-strengthen-navy-by-february-2025-4029035.html?ref=DMDesc Azerbaijan President Blames Russian Soil For Plane Crash That Killed 38 :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/azerbaijan-president-blames-russian-soil-for-plane-crash-that-killed-38-4028959.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~HT.95~GR.125~

Ukrainians sing carols, give performances, spread festive spirit in areas once occupied by Russia

In Ukraine, volunteers in handmade costumes performed traditional vertep, a form of Christmas theatre, in areas once occupied by Russian forces. In the Chernihiv region, Volodymyr Chapel led a group visiting homes and markets in Kyselivka.

Putin Challenges U.S' Biden Over Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro $25 Million Bounty | Oneindia

In a bold move that defies U.S. sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Nicolás Maduro on his controversial third term as Venezuela’s president, reinforcing Moscow’s support for the embattled leader. This comes as the U.S. increases its bounty on Maduro’s head, offering $25 million for information leading to his capture, accusing him of narcotics trafficking and corruption. Putin’s congratulatory message and Russia's unwavering support highlight the deepening geopolitical tensions between Russia and the U.S. as both powers vie for influence in Latin America. How will this power struggle play out as the West tightens its grip on Maduro’s regime? HASHTAGS #Putin #Maduro #Venezuela #USSanctions #WesternBounty #RussiaSupport #NicolasMaduro #PutinChallengesUS #VenezuelanPolitics #GeopoliticalTension #RussiaVUS Also Read Nicolas Maduro Sworn In As Venezuela's President, US Declares $25M Reward for His Arrest :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/nicolas-maduro-sworn-in-as-venezuelas-president-us-declares-25m-reward-for-his-arrest-011-4039915.html?ref=DMDesc Detention of Americans in Venezuela Tests Trump's Foreign Policy Strategy Amidst Political Turmoil :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/americans-jailed-in-venezuela-test-trump-foreign-policy-011-4037469.html?ref=DMDesc Nicolás Maduro Confronts Major Challenges as Venezuela's Political Survivor Amid Election Controversy :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/venezuela-political-survivor-nicolas-maduro-challenges-011-4037451.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.97~PR.274~ED.103~GR.124~

Protests erupt once more in Slovakia over Fico's pro-Moscow stance

The protests started back in December after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Moldova accuses Russia of provoking crisis in Transnistria

On the first day of the new year, Moscow halted gas supplies to Moldova's pro-Russian separatist territory. For Moldova's Prime Minister Dorin Recean, the Kremlin aims to destabilise the pro-European government in Chisinau.

‘Deliberate Murder’: Moscow Blasts Kyiv After Russian Journalist Dies in Ukrainian Drone Strike

Moscow has accused Kyiv of deliberately targeting journalists following the death of Aleksandr Martemyanov, an Izvestia reporter, in a Ukrainian drone strike in Gorlovka, Donbass. The attack, which also injured five other journalists documenting Ukrainian shelling, has drawn sharp condemnation from Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, who labeled the incident as a "deliberate murder" and part of Kyiv's "terrorist methods." TAGS #RussiaUkraineConflict #RussianJournalistKilled #AleksandrMartemyanov #UkrainianDroneStrike #DonbassWar #MariaZakharova #WarCrimesAllegations #PressUnderAttack #JournalistsInDanger #GorlovkaStrike #KyivAccusations #InternationalIndifference #UNESCOCriticism #UkraineConflictNews #DroneWarfare ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~GR.125~

North Korea Fires Missile During Blinken's Visit to South Korea – Provocation Amid Political Turmoil

North Korea has conducted a ballistic missile test coinciding with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to South Korea for high-level diplomatic talks. The missile, believed to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM), traveled over 1,100 kilometers before landing in the sea. South Korea's military condemned the act as a "clear provocation," while the timing raises questions about Pyongyang's intent to influence the summit discussions. As tensions rise, South Korea, the U.S., and Japan are coordinating their response. Is this a strategic warning from North Korea, or a sign of further escalation to come? #NorthKorea #USSouthKoreaSummit #AntonyBlinken #BallisticMissile #Geopolitics #EastAsiaTensions #KimJongUn #SouthKoreaNews #USForeignPolicy #GlobalSecurity Also Read India Successfully Tests Nuclear-Capable K-4 Missile From INS Arighaat, Adds Teeth To Naval Deterrence :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-successfully-tests-nuclear-capable-k-4-missile-from-ins-arighaat-adds-teeth-to-naval-deterren-4000539.html?ref=DMDesc Russia Didn't Strike Ukraine With ICBM. It Was IRBM - ‘Oreshnik’ :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/russia-didnt-strike-ukraine-with-icbm-it-was-irbm-oreshnik-3994893.html?ref=DMDesc The World Holds Its Breath: What Will Be The Consequences Of Russia's ICBM Attack? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/the-world-holds-its-breath-what-will-be-the-consequences-of-russias-icbm-attack-3994339.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~PR.274~GR.121~

North Korea's Kim and his daughter join New Year's Eve celebrations in Pyongyang

North Korea staged a New Year's Eve performance at its giant May Day Stadium, with leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter in attendance.

Kim Jong Un and Daughter Attend Pyongyang's New Year Party| Breathtaking Fireworks, Drone Displays

Kim Jong Un and his daughter, Ju Ae, attended North Korea’s grand New Year celebration at the Rungrado 1st of May Stadium in Pyongyang. The event featured breathtaking fireworks, ice dancing performances, and a spectacular drone light show, including a formation of the North Korean flag in the sky. A large crowd cheered as performers waved massive national flags, highlighting the pride and patriotism of the country. Kim Jong Un’s participation, along with his daughter’s prominent appearance, underscored the significance of the event. Notably, Kim did not deliver a speech during the festivities, marking a contrast with previous celebrations #KimJongUn #JuAe #NewYearCelebration #Pyongyang #NorthKorea #FireworksDisplay #DroneShow #Patriotism #NorthKoreanPride #PyongyangParty #RungradoStadium #NewYear2025 #KCNA #KimJongUnFamily #NorthKoreaCelebration Also Read North Korea's New Weapon: Kim Jong Un's Suicide Drones Take Flight! :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/north-korea-s-new-weapon-kim-jong-uns-suicide-drones-take-flight-3988311.html?ref=DMDesc Is Kim Jong Un's Health In Crisis? Will It Threaten North Korea's Leadership Stability? :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/is-kim-jong-uns-health-in-crisis-will-it-threaten-north-koreas-leadership-stability-3893363.html?ref=DMDesc North Korea Threatens 'Total Destruction' Of Enemies Amid Escalating Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/north-korea-threatens-total-destruction-of-enemies-amid-escalating-tensions-3890941.html?ref=DMDesc

Ukraine says North Korean troops suffering heavy losses in Kursk region fighting

It’s the first significant estimate by Ukraine of North Korean casualties several weeks after Kyiv announced that Pyongyang had sent between 10,000 and 12,000 soldiers to Russia to help fight in the war.

Beer for the masses? A North Korean beer bar has opened in the capital of Pyongyang

North Korea is advertising a brand new Western-style beer bar in its capital, but it will likely only be accessible to the city's elite and international tourists.