Ukraine and France begin discussions on security guarantees agreement

IANS | January 27, 2024 2:25 PM

Kiev, Jan 27 (IANS) Ukrainian officials held a new round of talks with France regarding security guarantees in line with the G7 Framework Declaration adopted at the NATO summit in July 2023, and work has begun on drafting the bilateral agreement, the media reported on Saturday, with reference to the Office of the President of Ukraine.

Scholz to meet with Biden in US to discuss aid to Ukraine

IANS | January 27, 2024 12:36 PM

Washington, Jan 27 (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Washington in the first half of February and meet with US President Joe Biden to discuss the two leaders' efforts to provide additional support to Ukraine, media sources reported.

S.Korea delivers state medal for US General MacArthur after 74 yrs

IANS | January 27, 2024 11:01 AM

Seoul, Jan 27 (IANS) South Korea delivered a state military medal for late US General Douglas MacArthur, who led UN troops against North Korea in the 1950-53 Korean War, 74 years after deciding to confer the decoration, the Defence Ministry said on Saturday.