Japan’s foreign minister visits Poland to strengthen ties with the NATO nation
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with top officials in Poland on Monday to strengthen ties with the NATO nation, which borders Ukraine.
Asian news from Ukraine
Record number of civilians hurt by explosives in 2023
Last year saw the highest number of civilian casualties killed or injured by explosives in more than a decade, according to new research.
Ukraine war: Some residents leave Belgorod after deadly attacks
Russia has begun moving some residents from the city of Belgorod following deadly attacks by Ukraine.
Nepal bars citizens from going to Russia or Ukraine for work, saying they are recruited as fighters
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — Nepal’s government has banned its citizens from going to Russia or Ukraine for employment, saying many have been recruited by the Russian army to fight in the conflict there.
China’s Xi Jinping hails Russia cooperation as record trade beats $200 billion target
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Ukraine war: US says Russia using North Korea ballistic missiles
Russia has used ballistic missiles and launchers supplied by North Korea in its war on Ukraine, the US has said.
US says Russia has used North Korean ballistic missiles in Ukraine and is seeking Iranian missiles
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House on Thursday said U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia has acquired ballistic missiles from North Korea and is seeking close-range ballistic missiles from Iran as Moscow struggles to replenish arms for its war with Ukraine