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US intelligence reports suggest Putin is still on a mission to control Ukraine. (Image: Getty)
Fears have erupted that has not abandoned his dream of controlling despite his apparent willingness to cooperate in peace talks. US intelligence reports suggested the Russian president’s aim of “dominating” the country still remains strong, and a future to rearm troops and stage a provocation to continue fighting. Sources told that the Russian leader remains intent on bringing into his “security and economic orbit”.
This comes ahead of key talks regarding a peacekeeping mission in Hosted by Sir , these talks will see the UK Prime Minister virtually meet with up to 25 members of the “coalition of the willing” – countries that are willing to . The Prime Minister warned ahead of the talks: “We can’t allow President Putin to play games with President Trump’s deal. The Kremlin’s complete disregard for President Trump’s ceasefire proposal only serves to demonstrate that Putin is not serious about peace.”
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Sir Keir Starmer will host key talks regarding a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. (Image: Getty)
Russian minister in North Korea as Pyongyang’s troops still fighting
‘s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko is in North Korea this weekend as Pyongyang’s troops continue to fight in the war.
Local media reported he visited monument in the hermit country’s capital, but no further details were provided.
Reports suggested over 12,000 North Korean troops are fighting in Kursk.
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