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N Korea, Russia Sign Mutual Defence Deal as Kim Pledges Support on Ukraine
The two countries have been allies since North Korea's founding after World War II, and have drawn even closer after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 isolated Putin on the global stage.
June 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
Kim Tells Putin N. Korea 'Fully Supports' Russia on Ukraine
The two internationally isolated leaders signed a new "strategic partnership" deal during the trip, Putin's first to the nuclear-armed North since 2000.
June 19, 2024
NATO
Putin Signs Order for Strategic Partnership Agreement with North Korea
An aide Putin announced that this agreement would be “one of the most important documents” to be signed during his visit to Pyongyang on June 18-19.
June 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Provocation, Blackmail and Military Threats’ – Ukraine at War Update for June 19
Putin in North Korea for first time in 24 years; Fighting rages in Vovchansk, dozens feared dead; US debt upticks on student loans, foreign aid; Is Russia bribing local kids to burn army vehicles?
June 19, 2024
Russia
Russia to Hold Naval Drills in Pacific, Sea of Japan
The drills come as tensions between Moscow and Asian countries spike ahead of a visit to Pyongyang by Vladimir Putin, whose military ties with North Korea have sparked anxiety in the West.
June 18, 2024
War in Ukraine
Putin Hails N. Korea's Support for Ukraine War Ahead of Pyongyang Visit
Historic allies since North Korea's founding after World War II, Moscow and Pyongyang have drawn closer after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
June 18, 2024
Putin
Putin to Make 'Friendly' Visit to North Korea
The visit to the world's most reclusive state comes as Putin seeks ammunition to continue his military campaign launched in February 2022.
June 17, 2024
Russia
Seoul Says North Korea Sent Almost 5 Million Artillery Shells to Russia
Seoul has detected at least 10,000 shipping containers being sent from North Korea to Russia, which could hold as many as 4.8 million artillery shells.
June 14, 2024
Putin
Putin Might Be Wearing a Bulletproof Vest at Public Events, Ukraine's HUR Hints
HUR confirm media reports that suggest President Putin is wearing bulletproof vests under his clothes for outdoor public events on the advice of his security services.
June 5, 2024
War in Ukraine
WORLD BRIEFING: June 2, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
June 2, 2024
War in Ukraine
US Says Russia Using N. Korea Missiles in Ukraine
South Korea accuses Pyongyang of sending thousands of containers of munitions to Russia, which would violate rafts of United Nations sanctions on both countries.
May 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
N. Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles After Denying Russia Arms Transfers
Seoul and Washington have accused North Korea of sending arms to Russia. Experts suggest that the recent spate of testing may involve weapons intended for deployment on battlefields in Ukraine.
May 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘Enemy Fire Almost Around the Clock’ – Ukraine at War Update for May 13
Putin replaces defense minister; Death toll hits 11 in Belgorod; Four civilians killed as towns in Kharkiv, Sumy and Chernihiv regions relentlessly attacked.
May 13, 2024
Russia
OPINION: Authoritarian Alliance: Russia Is Fortified by North Korea and Iran
Two autocratic regimes offer up drones, missiles, equipment, munitions, and technologies to assist Putin’s “special military operation” efforts in Ukraine.
May 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
UN Experts: Kremlin Attacked Kharkiv Civilians With North Korean Missiles Mid-Winter
The debris of one missile the Russian forces used to target Kharkiv civilian infrastructure and ordinary Ukrainians in January was from a weapon produced by the DPRK, says the UN.
April 30, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ship Moving N. Korean Arms to Russia Spotted in Chinese Port: Reuters
The Russian vessel Angara, which some believed has been transporting North Korean arms to Russia since August 2023, has been spotted in a Chinese port, reported Reuters.
April 25, 2024