The Guardian reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S. envoys Russia would target any foreign military deployment to Ukraine, putting security risks at the center of Washington’s diplomacy over the war.
Putin made the remarks at the Kremlin on Nov. 12 during talks with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, the report said. He restated Moscow’s demand for full control over four Ukrainian regions Russia claims to have annexed.
The Guardian also reported that restrictions on Starlink satellite service were affecting Ukraine’s military. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the interruptions made it harder for Ukrainian forces to intercept Russian drones and appeared deliberate rather than technical.
A similar disruption the previous month led to a dispute over who ordered the limits, after which service was partly restored, according to the Guardian.
NATO said on Oct. 28, 2024, that North Korean troops had been sent to Russia and North Korean military units had deployed to the Kursk region. The U.K. government said on Dec. 18, 2024, that North Korean troops were taking part in direct combat operations against Ukraine. NATO said Russia was providing North Korea with military technology and other support in exchange for its involvement.
The Guardian said EU leaders were due to discuss Friday, Nov. 13, who would represent Europe in negotiations.
