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Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in return for soldiers, arms -- France's first batch of Mirage 2000 jets for Ukraine to include 3 planes -- Finishing (killing) off the defenseless: How the Russians execute Ukrainian soldiers -- Moscow is desperate: Expert on North Korean troops in Russia [video] -- and more

Torn apart by infighting, without a plan, what comes next for Russia’s opposition? -- North Korea has sent pilots to Russia to join its war in Ukraine, Newsweek reports -- Ukrainian drones target Russian alcohol plants overnight, local authorities claim -- Torn apart by infighting, without a plan, what comes next for Russia’s opposition? -- and more ...

Russia detains 18 North Korean soldiers who left positions in Kursk Oblast -- As Russian tank losses in Ukraine pass 9,000, here's what you need to know -- We asked 5 Ukrainian soldiers about North Korean troops fighting for Moscow -- Is NATO ready for war with Russia? -- and more

Ukraine's new 'Sting' drone designed to hunt Shaheds -- Ukraine says it struck airfield and 'largest explosives factory' in Russia -- Scattered bombing around city of Kharkiv indicates terrorism of local, civilian, population -- Navalny's prison diaries to be published posthumously this week -- and more

Investigation: Russians carry out systemic terror in occupied part of Kherson Oblast -- Russian victory would bring chaos, French FM says -- Russian electronics plant reportedly on fire after drone strike in Bryansk -- At least 102 Ukrainian POWs executed by Russia, ombudsman says -- and more

Ukraine improving interceptor drones to counter Russia -- Video purportedly showing North Korean soldiers at Russian military camp -- Western-made parts found in North Korean missile downed over Ukraine -- US offers $10 million reward for information on Russian media organization accused of election interference -- and more

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