The result of the recent US election has caused problems for Ukraine. Putin seems to believe that Trump will both ensure some sort of temporary peace, ensure “territorial realities” and guarantee that Ukraine will not join NATO in the following decades. A deal that only benefits Russia.

US elections … again
and now Ukraine has to watch silently and hope that they get the result that guarantees them a future. Israelis have a horse in this race too. So do most people

South Korea is reportedly considers sending a team to Ukraine to monitor North Korean activities on the frontline. This is significant as the relationship between North and South Korea has become increasingly tense because of this conflict

The institute for the study of war reported the presence of North Korean troops in Ukraine and their numbers will likely increase over time. This marks a dangerous escalation in the conflict and highlights the failure of NATO to achieve one of its main objectives of de escalation