Ukraine

North Korean troops are suffering heavy casualties in Russia

Ukraine

North Korea’s decision to deploy troops to the Kursk region of Russia was seen as an escalation of the conflict. It was said that the North Korean leader hoped his forces would return home battle-tested and ready to fight for the homeland. US officials say Russia has deployed some 8,000 North Koreans in the region, the border area where Ukrainian forces seized Russian territory in a surprise attack over the summer. But as The World’s Daniel Ofman tells us, far fewer troops may return home than Pyongyang expected.

As Ukraine loses ground in the east, the mobilization debate becomes more heated

Ukraine

Is the Russian flag a symbol of war?

Ukraine

After 1,000 days of full-scale war with Russia, is there a mood shift in Ukraine?

Ukraine

Russian opposition leaders and thousands of supporters rally in Berlin against Putin

Ukraine

US to send military contractors to Ukraine

Ukraine

The Biden administration will begin sending US military contractors to Ukraine. This policy reversal was first reported late last week, and signals a shift in US willingness to support Ukraine’s military effort. Contractors will play a limited but significant role on the ground in Ukraine.

Why Indian men are fighting for Russia in Ukraine

Conflict & Justice

After being lured into the Russian military with promises of “helper” jobs, young men from India find themselves training to fire weapons and getting caught up in combat with no way out.

Russia and Ukraine react cautiously to Trump reelection

Ukraine

In Europe, many countries will be paying close attention to the Trump administration’s approach to the war between Russia and Ukraine. While campaigning, Trump said that he would “end” the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of becoming president. So far, government officials in both Russia and Ukraine are being cautious in their statements about Trump and his policy toward the war. 

India’s Diamond City is reeling from the war in Ukraine

Ukraine

Sanctions on Russian diamonds, imposed in response to the war in Ukraine, have damaged business in Surat, India’s diamond polishing hub. Many of the city’s diamond artisans from lower-income communities have become collateral damage in a tussle between the West and Russia.

Ukrainians watch closely as the US votes for a new president

Ukraine

As Americans head to the polls to choose a new president, Ukrainians are keeping a close eye on the result and how it will affect foreign policy and assistance for Ukraine.