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It's time for 'diplomatic action' over Ukraine, ally says, as pressure mounts on Kyiv for peace talks.
Diplomatic pressure could be mounting on Kyiv to pursue a diplomatic way out of the war with Russia as the conflict approaches it 2nd anniversary.

Rome's support of Ukraine remained steadfast, the time had come for "incisive diplomatic action alongside the aid we are providing." On a surprise trip to Lithuania today, President Zelenskyy said there's no pressure from country's partners to stop fight against Russia, however. A day b4 World Economic Forum begins in Davos. Monday, Ukraine & Switzerland are due to co-host a summit of allied national security advisors with focus on promoting Ukraine's 10-point peace plan. Russia will not be attending the event.

"Meanwhile Russia exploiting its position in UN Security Council by procuring North Korean weapons, U.S. says, a joint statement from U.S. and seven other countries on Wednesday accused Russia of exploiting its position as a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council to acquire weapons from North Korea. The export weapons is from North Korea, it violates multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, a statement released by US Mission to the United Nations.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/10/ukraine-...raine.html

Russian military's primary objective in Eastern Ukraine is two fold: first, to capture the remaining territories of Luhansk Oblast while extending their control westward into the eastern parts of Kharkiv Oblast and the northern regions of Donetsk Oblast; second, to secure complete control over Donetsk Oblast. These efforts are reflective of Russia's broader strategy to consolidate its influence over the contested Donbas region. Waiting for another year 2025....?.with 500,000 specialty casualty...Putin should know.
https://warriormaven.com/russia-ukraine/...rn-ukraine