North Korea may receive nuclear technologies from Russia, EU approves €35 billion loan to Ukraine - Tuesday brief
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Russia may compensate North Korea for its military support in the war against Ukraine with nuclear weapons technologies. The European Parliament approved a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine to be paid from future revenues derived from frozen Russian assets.
Read more about what happened on Tuesday, October 22.
North Korea can receive nuclear technology from Russia in exchange for soldiers - Seoul's representative at UN
Russia may compensate North Korea for its military support in the war against Ukraine with nuclear weapons technologies, according to South Korea's permanent representative to the UN, Hwang Joon-kook.
“North Korea expects generous payment from Moscow for its military involvement. This could include both financial and military assistance, as well as technologies related to nuclear weapons,” Hwang stated.
He suggested that Pyongyang may soon become an active participant in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
European Parliament approves €35 billion loan for Ukraine
The European Parliament announced the approval of a loan of up to €35 billion to Ukraine, which will be paid from future revenues derived from frozen Russian assets.
The cooperation mechanism between Ukraine and the EU ensures that future revenues from the frozen assets of the Central Bank of Russia, held in the EU, will be used to repay the loan. These funds will cover the servicing and repayment of loans from the EU and other G7 partners. Ukraine will have the freedom to use the EU funds at its discretion.
Lecornu on Zelenskyy's victory plan: Time to address deployment of forces to Ukraine
France’s Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu commented on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's victory plan, emphasizing the importance of discussing the deployment of non-nuclear deterrent forces in Ukraine.
The French minister believes this step is part of a “political path” that will require long-term support for Ukraine.
