South Korean president faces impeachment, while Ukraine repels Russian assault on Kupiansk - Wednesday brief
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South Korea's opposition parties have introduced a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol to Parliament. Meanwhile, the Russian occupiers attempted to break through to Kupiansk.
Read more about what happened on Wednesday, December 4.
Russia's war against Ukraine: Latest
- Russia's personnel losses in Ukraine as of December 4 are estimated to be 1,670 troops.
- Russia attacked Ukraine using a guided aviation missile and 50 drones. Ukrainian air defense forces managed to destroy 29 enemy drones.
- Russia has significantly intensified shelling of civilians in Kherson having turned the city into a training ground.
Ukrainian Armed Forces repel Russian attempt to break through to Kupiansk
Yesterday, the Russian army attempted to break through to Kupiansk. The assault was repelled, according to Andrii Kovalenko, the head of the Center for Countering Disinformation.
He noted that such assaults have become routine practice for the Russians. The occupiers are trying to break into residential areas or the outskirts.
South Korea's Parliament introduces bill to impeach president
Six of South Korea's opposition parties have introduced a bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol to Parliament. It could be approved in the coming days.
The vote is scheduled for November 6-7. If the opposition’s initiative receives the necessary votes, the issue will be referred to the Constitutional Court.
Ukraine's MFA: Security agreements with allies are not an alternative to NATO membership
Security guarantees provided by Ukraine's allies are an element of strengthening the country. However, they will not serve as an alternative to NATO membership, stated Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha.
Ukraine has hard decisions to make about further mobilization - Blinken
Ukraine will need to make difficult decisions regarding further mobilization of its citizens to counter Russian aggression. These measures are necessary, according to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
In his view, such a decision will be critically important because "even with the money, even with munitions, there have to be people on the front lines to deal with Russian aggression."
US Congress will not vote on aid to Ukraine until Trump's inauguration - Speaker Johnson
The issue of additional aid to Ukraine will not be brought to a vote in the US House of Representatives. Lawmakers are awaiting guidance on the matter from the incoming president, Donald Trump.
The inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled for January 20, 2025.
'This is simply disgraceful.' Zelenskyy reacts to events in Georgia and announces sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reacted to the events in Georgia. Kyiv is already preparing corresponding sanctions.
"We are preparing our legal response and working with Europeans and other partners on specific actions," the president emphasized.
