**Ukraine Update**
Here’s a summary of the latest developments:
* **Russian Personnel Losses**: Ukraine’s military reports 2,030 personnel losses in one day, the highest figure since February 24, 2022. As of December 2, Russia has lost an estimated 743,920 troops, 9,478 tanks, and 19,397 armored fighting vehicles.
* **North Korean Troops**: President Volodymyr Zelensky reveals that some North Korean soldiers deployed to fight for Russia have been killed in action. Pyongyang is believed to have dispatched between 10,000-12,000 troops to aid Moscow’s war efforts.
* **Ukraine’s Military Situation**: Ukraine’s head of state, Zelensky, acknowledges that the country‘s military lacks the strength to retake some occupied territories, suggesting diplomacy may be necessary. He also warns about negative security implications for Asia as Russia teaches North Korean troops modern warfare methods.
* **NATO Membership**: Zelensky emphasizes the importance of Ukraine’s NATO membership, citing the need for collective defense against Russian aggression. The country is expected to discuss its NATO aspirations at the upcoming Foreign Ministerial Meeting on December 3-4.
* **Trump Presidency**: Zelensky expresses concerns about President-elect Trump‘s potential impact on Ukraine’s military support and NATO membership. He stresses that Ukraine will not capitulate, despite any changes in Washington’s stance.
These updates provide a snapshot of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, highlighting the human cost, diplomatic developments, and strategic implications for regional security.