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The North Atlantic Council issued a statement condemning military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK. NATO member states called on Russia to comply with international obligations and UN resolutions.

NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of Russia and the DPRK to dangerously expand Russia’s unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. The Kremlin was called upon to comply with its international obligations. This is stated in the statement of the North Atlantic Council on the DPRK, UNN reports.

Australia, Japan, New Zealand, the Republic of Korea, and Ukraine align themselves with this statement.

“NATO Allies strongly condemn the decision of the leaders of the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) to dangerously expand Russia’s unprovoked aggressive war against Ukraine. In addition to the DPRK’s already substantial support for Russia’s military efforts through the provision of millions of rounds of ammunition and ballistic missiles, the thousands of combat troops deployed by the DPRK are a dangerous expansion of its ongoing support for Russia’s illegal aggressive war against Ukraine,” the statement reads.

It is noted that the deepening of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK has a profound impact on Euro-Atlantic security with consequences for the Indo-Pacific region.

NATO also notes that the expansion of military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK is a violation of a number of UN Security Council resolutions, including 2270 (2016), 1718 (2006) and 1874 (2009). This is especially egregious given Russia’s status as a permanent member of the UN Security Council.

“We call on Russia to return to the implementation of these resolutions and to comply with its international obligations,” the statement reads.

It is also noted that Russia’s statement of September 26 that the denuclearization of the DPRK is “not under consideration” is unacceptable, as it undermines the global non-proliferation regime, directly contradicts the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and further exacerbates regional tensions.

“Russia’s announcement is part of its broader efforts to undermine the global non-proliferation regime and the lifting of UN sanctions. We call on all countries not to provide any assistance to Russia’s aggression and condemn all those who facilitate and thereby prolong Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine,” the statement reads.

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In addition, it is noted that NATO will continue to work with its partners, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region, to promote peace and stability and prevent Russia and those who contribute to its military efforts from undermining regional and global stability.

Allies continue to strengthen NATO’s deterrence and defenses against all threats and challenges in all domains and across multiple strategic domains in the Euro-Atlantic area.

“Allies remain as determined as ever to stand by Ukraine for as long as it takes for Ukraine to win. Allies and partners continue to step up critical political, military, financial, economic and humanitarian assistance as Ukraine exercises its inherent right to self-defense, enshrined in Article 51 of the UN Charter,” the statement said.

It is emphasized that the allies are determined to support Ukraine in building forces capable of defeating Russian aggression, in line with the promise of long-term security assistance to Ukraine.

An explosion was recorded in Mykolaiv, as reported by the mayor Oleksandr Senkevych. The Air Force has previously warned of the possibility of ballistic missile attacks from Crimea.

The explosion occurred in Mykolaiv amid a ballistic threat. This was reported by Mykolaiv Mayor Oleksandr Senkevych, UNN informs.

"An explosion was heard in Mykolaiv! More details later," Senkevych said.

Earlier, the Air Force warned of the threat of ballistic missile attacks from Crimea.

The Presidents of Ukraine and Finland had a phone conversation on defense cooperation and international efforts for peace. They discussed the situation on the frontline and the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the war.

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed with President of Finland Alexander Stubb the strengthening of Ukrainian air defense, the situation at the front, the threats posed by North Korea's involvement in the Russian war against Ukraine, and the continuation of defense cooperation. Zelenskyy announced this on his Telegram channel, UNN reports.

"I had a phone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb. We discussed the successful holding of a thematic conference in Helsinki on item eight, "Environmental Security," as well as further international efforts to restore a just peace for Ukraine," Zelenskyy said.

He noted that he expressed his gratitude to Alexander Stubb for his active position in promoting peace based on the principles of the UN Charter when communicating with the countries of the Global South.

The two sides also discussed the situation on the battlefield, as well as the threats posed to regional and global security by North Korea's involvement in Russia's war against Ukraine, and the continuation of defense cooperation between Ukraine and Finland.

"I conveyed the current defense needs of Ukraine to strengthen air defense and supply additional air defense equipment," Zelensky added.

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The President of Ukraine held talks with the Prime Minister of Hungary at the summit of the European Political Community. Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of equal relations and discussed the issue of national minorities.

A representative of the GUR denied that MP Shevchenko was an intelligence officer. The MP had previously called on Zelenskyy to negotiate with Putin and showed his GUR ID.

People's Deputy Yevhen Shevchenko, who called on President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to start a dialogue with Russia, is not an employee of the Main Intelligence Directorate. This was reported to UNN by a representative of the GUR, Andriy Yusov.

"Of course, I am not an employee. Those statements that are anti-state should be checked by state authorities and law enforcement agencies," Yusov said.

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Yesterday, on November 7, MP Shevchenko called on the President of Ukraine to negotiate with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin on his Telegram channel.

Shevchenko also called for the return of MPs suspected of treason to the session hall.

In 2022, Shevchenko presented a certificate from the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine as proof that he was indeed serving in the intelligence service.

The head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, responded to the MP, noting that "some MPs seem to be confused about national security, national interests and the future of the country.

"If in their minds national interests = Ukraine's defeat, then they are making a big mistake in the interests of Russia. The plan for Ukraine's victory, the peace formula, is the path to justice," said Yermak.

In Lubny, elevators were temporarily suspended due to the mobilization of a maintenance specialist to the Armed Forces. The city authorities announced that the elevators had resumed operation, but the issue was only temporarily resolved.

In Lubny, Poltava region, elevators in buildings were suspended due to the mobilization of an elevator maintenance specialist to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The city council assured that the elevators have been restored, but the issue has been resolved temporarily. This was reported by the Lubny City Council, according to UNN.

"Starting from 07.11.2024, at 17.00, in order to prevent accidents, the operation of elevators in the buildings serviced by LKZHU has been temporarily suspended due to the mobilization of an elevator maintenance specialist to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The elevators will be immediately resumed once a new service provider is found. All residents will be recalculated for the period of elevator downtime," the city council said.

Later, the city council reported that the elevators had resumed operation, but the issue was temporarily resolved.

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The President's website has posted a petition demanding that women be mobilized to reduce gender inequality. The author of the petition emphasizes the violation of women's constitutional rights, as the duty to defend the homeland is equal for all citizens.

The Biden administration has allowed U.S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain the supplied weapons. The contractors will stay away from the front line and will not take part in combat operations.

In recent months, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has decided to allow U.S. defense contractors to work in Ukraine to maintain and repair weapons provided by the Pentagon. U.S. officials told Reuters on Friday this was a significant policy change aimed at helping Kiev fight russia, reports UNN.

A U.S. official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the contractors would be few and far between and far from the front lines. They will not be involved in combat operations.

They will help ensure that U.S.-provided equipment “can be repaired quickly if damaged and maintained as needed,” the official said.

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The publication notes that since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States has provided Kiev with tens of billions of dollars in weapons. But Kiev has had to either move the U.S.-provided weapons out of the country for overhaul or rely on videoconferencing and other creative solutions to repair these systems domestically.

Restrictions in the past have sometimes slowed repairs and become increasingly difficult as the U.S. has supplied Kiev with more sophisticated systems such as F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems, officials said.

A lot of equipment in the country is not being used because it is damaged, a second U.S. official told Reuters.

The move is the latest easing of restrictions by the Biden administration, which has sought to help Ukraine defend itself against a 2 1/2-year-old invasion by moscow without directly confronting nuclear-armed russia.

A third U.S. official said the decision would push the Pentagon into line with the U.S. State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, which already have U.S. contractors in Ukraine.

The official added that no U.S. troops would be needed to protect contractors in Ukraine, and that issues such as security and risk mitigation would be the responsibility of those companies contracting with the Pentagon.

Some U.S. defense contractors have been sent to Ukraine in small numbers in the past, servicing weapons not supplied by the Pentagon, the official said.

Given that there is already a “wide range of U.S. companies” that have personnel in Ukraine performing contracts for the Ukrainian government, there will not be a significant increase in the number of U.S. employees working on the ground, the first official said.

The decision comes at a critical moment for the conflict. Russian troops are advancing at the fastest pace since Ukraine first repelled their invasion on the outskirts of Kiev in early 2022. Ukraine, for its part, has launched its first major incursion into russian territory.

Still, it's unclear how sustainable the policy change will be, given that the Biden administration has so little time left. President-elect Donald Trump has criticized the scale of U.S. military and financial support for Kiev and vowed to quickly end the war with Russia, without saying exactly how. Trump takes office on January 20.