USA: North Koreans on their way into the Ukraine war
Thousands of North Korean soldiers in Russia will "soon" be deployed in regular battles against Ukraine, according to Defense Minister Lloyd Austin.
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So Putin is downplaying Ukraine's shock attack
The propaganda machine in the Kremlin is trying to make the Ukrainian surprise offensive in the border region of Kursk appear as "the new normal". It is entirely in line with Putin's rhetoric, says Russia expert Per Enerud.
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Ukraine has broken through several defense lines
Forces from Ukraine have "broken through at least two Russian defense lines" and captured over ten communities in the surprising land offensive that was launched inside Russia last week, according to the American think tank ISW's assessment. Ukraine now appears to confirm the offensive on Russian soil.
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