Russia’s capture of the settlement Novodmytrivka in eastern Ukraine and the testing of an experimental missile by Vladimir Putin were key events this week. The US expects North Korean troops massing in Russia to soon enter combat in Ukraine. The Ukrainian parliament cancelled its session due to the risk of a Russian missile attack in Kyiv. Russia included territories it occupies in Ukraine in its greenhouse gas inventory report to the UN, sparking protests. Ukraine’s air defenses destroyed drones launched by Russia, and Russia is accused of executing Ukrainian prisoners of war. Germany’s foreign minister emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine’s self-defense for peace in Europe. In the UK, a man pleaded guilty to an arson attack on a Ukraine-linked business. Donald Trump is considering tapping Richard Grenell as a special envoy for the conflict in Ukraine as part of his efforts to end the war. The situation in Ukraine remains tense as both sides jockey for advantage. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged world leaders to respond firmly and decisively to recent Russian aggression, including missile strikes on Ukrainian territory.
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