KYIV, Ukraine — Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, Finland's top diplomat said on Wednesday.Donald Trump's return to the White House on Jan. 20 has sparked hope of a diplomatic resolution to end Moscow's invasion[1] but also fears in Kyiv that a quick peace could come at a high price.Ukrainian officials including President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have called for strong security guarantees from partners that would prevent Russia from rearming for a new attack."I think in the long term the only credible security guarantee is Article 5 of the Washington ...

The United States warned on Wednesday that North Korea is benefiting from its troops fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine, gaining experience that makes Pyongyang “more capable of waging war against its neighbours”.Russia has forged closer diplomatic and military ties with North Korea since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.More than 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia and last month began fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Camille Shea told the United Nations Security Council.“The DPRK is significantly benefiting from receiving Russian military equipment, technology and experience, rendering it more capable ...

Assurances of continued military support are especially critical for Ukraine now with Trump’s imminent return to Washington. The president-elect has made clear[1] that his administration will expect Europe to take the lead in supporting Ukraine’s defense and oversee any future cease-fire deal between Kyiv and Moscow, a stark contrast to current President Joe Biden’s position. Trump is set to return to the White House on Jan. 20, leaving Zelenskyy only a few weeks to ensure that European allies are prepared to take over as Ukraine’s chief supporters.Rutte is just one of a string of European leaders the Ukrainian president is ...

Key developments on Dec. 18:'Couple hundred' North Korean troops lost fighting for Russia against Ukraine, AP reportsSweden 'does not exclude' more direct physical presence in Ukraine to bolster defenseRussia detains two suspects over assassination of General Igor Kirillov, Kremlin media reportsPeace talks with Russia only possible when Moscow runs out of resources, Ukraine’s Yermak saysUS may not be able to send remaining $5.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine before Trump takes office, NYT reportsA couple hundred North Korean troops have been killed or wounded fighting in Russia's Kursk Oblast against Ukraine, the Associated Press (AP) reported on Dec. 17, ...