Ukrainian President Zelensky has addressed concerns about developing an atomic bomb in a video, stating that Ukraine has no intention of acquiring nuclear weapons. This response comes after reports of a briefing document outlining the potential for Ukraine to develop nuclear weapons if the US withdraws military assistance. The Ukrainian foreign ministry reiterated their commitment to the non-proliferation treaty.
In other developments, Ukrainian forces are preparing for a potential massive missile attack from Russia targeting civilian infrastructure. A senior Russian naval officer was killed in a bomb attack claimed by Kyiv in occupied Crimea. The Ukrainian military shot down 21 Russian drones in an overnight attack and two civilians were killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine.
As tensions continue to rise, Taiwan has not ruled out providing old missiles to Ukraine. Russia’s losses in Ukraine have surpassed 716,000 troops, with 1,690 casualties reported in the past day alone. The US may rekindle dialogue with North Korea soon under the incoming administration of Donald Trump, who is expected to appoint a special envoy to negotiate an end to the conflict in Ukraine.
These developments underscore the ongoing challenges in the region and the need for continued attention from both global leaders and the media to ensure peace and stability in Ukraine.
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