07/13/2025July 13, 2025
Ukraine says its killed two people responsible for the killing of an SBU secret service officer
Ukraine has “eliminated” a man and a woman said to be responsible for the killing of an SBU secret service officer in Kyiv.
The two suspects were working on behalf of Russia. Their hideout was found as part of investigations, Vasyl Malyuk, head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said in a video clip on Telegram.
“They resisted arrest, a firefight ensued, and the criminals were eliminated,” Malyuk said. At the end of the video, two dead bodies are seen behind the officer.
The development comes after an SBU officer was shot dead in Kyiv on Thursday. He is said to have been behind acts of sabotage in Russia.
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07/13/2025July 13, 2025
North Korea gives full backing to Russia
North Korean leader met with Russian Foreign Minister in the port city of Wonsan, offering Moscow “unconditional support.”
The meeting came as analysts suggest North Korea will send more troops to fight alongside Russia amid its offensive against Ukraine.
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Skip next section Russia captures another village in Donetsk region
07/13/2025July 13, 2025
Russia captures another village in Donetsk region
Russia said Sunday that it had seized another village in Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
Moscow’s offensive on Ukraine has lasted for more than three years, with the attacks being , while US-led peace negotiations have yet to yield any results.
Russia’s defense ministry said Moscow troops had captured Myrne, calling the village by its Soviet name “Karl Marx.”
The defense ministry claimed forces had moved “deep into the enemy’s defense” as it seized the village.
Russia has so far rejected a ceasefire proposed by the and Ukraine. has regularly boasted about being the one who can bring about peace in Ukraine.
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Skip next section Welcome to our coverage
07/13/2025July 13, 2025
Welcome to our coverage
Welcome to DW’s coverage of the latest developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Russia says it has taken another village in Ukraine’s region.
Meanwhile, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has hailed his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, saying that Pyongyang offers its “unconditional support” to Moscow as it continues its offensive against Ukraine.
https://p.dw.com/p/4xO70
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