As the war enters its 971st day, these are the main developments.
As the conflict in Ukraine continues to unfold, here are the latest updates on Wednesday, October 23, 2024:
Military
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allies to acknowledge North Korea’s involvement in the war, revealing information about two North Korean units expected to join the fighting with up to 12,000 troops.
- Kyiv anticipates the arrival of North Korean forces in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces initiated an incursion in August.
- Amid a scandal involving abuse of power, Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin has announced his resignation.
Finances
- Russia aims to strengthen financial cooperation with BRICS nations, discussing opportunities at a meeting in Kazan with global leaders.
- Estonia urges NATO to raise defense spending targets to 2.5 percent of GDP by 2025 to better address current security threats.
- The European Parliament has approved using frozen Russian assets to provide Ukraine with over 35 billion euros in loans.
- The US plans to contribute $20 billion to a $50 billion G7 loan package for Ukraine and may introduce new sanctions targeting Russian weapons procurement.
Diplomacy
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses readiness to assist in achieving peace in Ukraine during discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemns Putin for causing delays in vital supplies reaching vulnerable populations in the Global South.
- Poland takes action against Russia by closing a consulate and expelling staff following the discovery of recruiting efforts for possible arson attacks in the EU and US.