A former NATO commander has predicted that the war in Ukraine will end with the country being divided, with Vladimir Putin ultimately taking control of 20% of its territory. While Russia currently holds the regions of Donetsk,

Russia launched deadly attacks on Ukraine’s Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions, killing 7 and injuring . Russian bombs reportedly targeted a hospital and water plant in the city, while a separate drone strike in Kharkiv left 25 people wounded.

SOCHI, Russia, Nov 7 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin suggested on Thursday that Russia could hold military drills with North Korea. "We'll see. We could also conduct exercises. Why not?," Putin said, when asked whether Moscow would conduct joint military drills with Pyongyang.

Ukraine's top military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi, said on Saturday that there were reports North Korean troops were preparing for combat alongside Russian forces. "We have numerous reports of North Korean soldiers preparing to participate in combat operations alongside Russian Forces,

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed off on a landmark defense pact with North Korea amid reports Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to fight Ukraine.