Every day, Midi Libre takes stock of the situation in Ukraine. This Thursday, November 7, 2024, discover the latest news around this conflict.
Death toll from strikes on Zaporizhia rises to four
Another person was killed and 18 others injured in a series of Russian strikes on Thursday on the town of Zaporizhia in southern Ukraine, according to a new toll announced by Ukrainian emergency services.
“The death toll from Russian strikes on Zaporizhia rose to four, 18 people were injured. Rescuers pulled two injured children and an injured woman from the rubble”they said on Telegram.
Zelensky says Europe-US relationship 'must not be lost' after Trump victory
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that ties between the United States and Europe should not be “lost” more “valued” after Donald Trump's victory in the American presidential election.
“We hope that America will become stronger. This is the kind of America that Europe needs. And a strong Europe is what America needs. It is the bond between allies that must be valued and which must not be lost”declared Mr. Zelensky in a speech delivered to European leaders gathered in Budapest, of which AFP obtained a copy.
Zelensky believes that North Korea is now “waging war in Europe”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday that North Korea was “now the war in Europe” due to the alleged arrival in Russia of thousands of soldiers from this country, denounced by kyiv, Seoul and the West.
“North Korea is now waging war in Europe. North Korean soldiers are trying to kill our people on European soil”Zelensky said in a speech to European leaders gathered in Budapest, a copy of which AFP obtained.
Putin says he is “ready to resume contact” with Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday “ready to reconnect” with Donald Trump after the Republican's victory in the US presidential election, for which he congratulated him.
“If anyone wants to get back in touch, I don’t mind. I’m ready.”Mr. Putin said at a forum, about Mr. Trump. “I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate him on his election to the presidency of the United States.”.
North Korean soldiers in Russia 'took part in hostilities', suffered 'losses'
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky assured Thursday that North Korean soldiers, who are in the Russian region of Kursk according to kyiv and the West, have “took part in hostilities” alongside Russia and suffered “losses”.
Selon Zelensky, “11,000 North Korean troops are currently in the Kursk region”. “Some of them have already taken part in hostilities against the Ukrainian military. Losses have already been recorded”he added during a European conference in Budapest.
NATO chief confident in Berlin's ability to play its role on the world stage
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Thursday he was confident in Germany's ability to play fully “his role on the world stage” despite the breakup of the ruling coalition.
“I am sure that Germany will be able to carry out its foreign policy and fulfill its defense obligations”he declared upon his arrival in Budapest to participate in the summit of the European Political Community. “Olaf Scholz is a strong leader who I know very well, and I believe he will be able to maneuver in the coming months to ensure that Germany plays its role on the world stage”he added.
