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Day 40 of the Ukraine war: Kyiv vs. Moscow over alleged ‘massacres’I 10 updates

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Day 40 of the Ukraine war: Kyiv vs. Moscow over alleged ‘massacres’I 10 updates

Here are the 10 latest developments on the Ukraine war:

Zelensky made a surprise appearance at the Grammy Awards, in a pre-taped video, seeking support in telling the story of Ukraine’s invasion by Russia. He delivered his message ahead of a performance from John Legend, who performed his song “Free” along with Ukrainian singer Mika Newton and poet Lyuba Yakimchuk.

Russia’s defence ministry has urged the United Nations Security Council to convene a discussion into what Russia called a “provocation by Ukrainian radicals” in Bucha. Kyiv alleged the role of the Russian forces in the “massacre” of civilians in Bucha. Moscow said it was an attempt by Kyiv to disrupt the ongoing peace talks.

As many as 410 bodies were recovered around the Kyiv region that was retaken from Russia. Images of people with hands tied, close-range gunshot wounds and signs of torture, that they claimed were killed execution style, were widely circulated on social media after Ukraine regained control of Kyiv.

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A series of explosions were heard in the Russian-occupied southern Ukrainian city of Kherson and in Ukraine’s southern port city of Odesa, as reported by local media and a Reuters witness. Russian forces also shelled Kharkiv, the second-largest city in Ukraine, killing seven people and injuring 34, the regional prosecutor’s office informed.

Moscow’s chief negotiator said that the talks between Russia and Ukraine will resume virtually on Monday. Kyiv, however, is yet to confirm the discussions.

In the talks so far, Ukraine proposed abandoning its aspirations to join NATO and declaring official neutrality, if it obtains security guarantees from Western countries. It also offered temporarily shelving the question of Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014, and two breakaway territories in the Donbas that Russia has recognised as independent.

In the southern port of Mariupol, heavy fighting continued as civilians tried to scramble their way out of the city. Mariupol is a key target for Russia, with Ukrainian forces retaining control of central parts of the city.

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Earlier, Ukraine regained control of “the whole Kyiv region”, deputy defence minister Ganna Maliar said, as Russian military forces retreated from some key towns near the Ukrainian capital. With the troops rolling back, the war-torn nation began counting its dead and assessing the damage of the towns that had turned into mass graves.

Oil prices extended losses again on Monday as investors eyed the release of supplies from strategic reserves from consuming nations amid an ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine. Russian oil refining and exports have been hit by Western sanctions and buyer aversion following its invasion of Ukraine. Estimates of the Russian oil supply loss range from 1 million to 3 million bpd.

In what became Europe’s worst conflict in decades, the Russian invasion of February 24, has already left some 20,000 people dead in Ukraine, according to latter’s estimates. About 4.2 million Ukrainians have fled the country, with nearly 40,000 pouring into neighbouring countries in the last 24 hours alone, the UN refugee agency said.

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

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Korean soloist IU sues ex-classmate and 180 others over online harassment, deepfakes, and slander

IU’s agency, EDAM, reports ongoing court proceedings and additional charges as they address severe online threats against her.

Korean singer-songwriter IU, also known as Lee Ji Eun, has taken decisive legal action against over 180 individuals involved in cyberbullying. These legal proceedings, initiated in 2023, are ongoing, with some cases already reaching the formal court hearing stage, according to the recent update from the agency.

The accusations against these individuals range from severe harassment, including threats and defamation, to the creation and distribution of harmful deepfake content. IU’s agency has cited the gravity of these offenses, which they believe meet the criteria for criminal charges

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IU files legal lawsuit against 180 individuals over cyber bullying

K-pop idols and celebrities frequently face online harassment, often seen as the darker side of fandom culture. In some cases, cyberstalking escalates to the point where idols are subjected to physical threats. On November 11 (KST), EDAM issued a statement announcing they had filed complaints citing severe harassment cases.

“Our agency, in collaboration with a law firm, has filed complaints targeting those who have engaged in criminal acts, including threats, defamation, malicious false accusations of plagiarism, death threats, privacy violations, sexual harassment, distribution of obscene content, creation and distribution of illegal deepfake materials and other illegal activities,” EDAM ent said in an official statement according to the Korea Times.

IU sues ex-classmate for cyber bullying

According to insiders, in addition to the 180 lawsuits already filed, more charges are lined up. One individual accused in the case also involves the singer’s former classmate. “Among them, there is one individual who is presumed to be a middle school classmate of IU. Despite the ongoing case, it has been found that they continue to harass IU. So, we are responding,” EDAM said.

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The case which grabbed a lot of limelight back in 2023 resulted in a major controversy and has so far resulted in six fines, three cases with mandatory education, and one case with probation, according to the agency. Among these cases are accusations from April and May last year, where the singer was targeted with baseless claims of plagiarism.

EDAM also highlighted a particular case where IU faced serious online harassment, including false rumors, sexual harassment, and death threats. Prosecutors have requested a fine of 3 million won (about $2,240) for the person involved. The individual is reportedly appealing the sentence, with a formal trial yet to take place.

EDAM revealed that it has collaborated with “relevant” sources to track individuals using foreign IP addresses or living abroad in attempts to avoid legal trouble. In one case, a suspect accused IU of espionage, claiming she was a spy. However, progress has been delayed as the suspect has continually refused to appear for questioning. This case has now been handed over to the prosecution for further investigation.

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