‘An evil axis’ — JP Morgan CEO issues stark economic warning over Russia, Iran, North Korea
Jamie Dimon said Russia is in cahoots with Iran and North Korea "working every day on how to make it worse for the Western world and for America."
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Budanov discusses Russia's strategy and North Korean involvement at YES meeting in Kyiv
Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, delivered multiple statements during the 20th annual Yalta European Strategy (YES) meeting in Kyiv.
Kim Jong Un welcomes Chinese, Russian guests at parade marking North Korea's 75th anniversary
The parade took place as speculation grows that Kim Jong Un may soon visit Russia for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, potentially focusing on North Korean arms sales to support Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
North Korea could have sent over 6 million artillery shells to Russia, Seoul says
North Korea sent containers to Russia that could contain as many as more than 6 million artillery shells, Yonhap reported on Aug. 27, citing South Korea's military intelligence report.
Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian forces reportedly destroy another key bridge in Kursk Oblast, 'strengthen' positions
Key developments on Aug. 17-18: * Ukraine claims another key bridge destroyed in Kursk Oblast * Syrskyi says Ukrainian forces 'strengthen' their positions in Kursk Oblast * Belarus moved third of its army to Ukraine border due to what Lukashenko claims was misunderstanding * German Foreign Ministry refutes claims that Berlin will not provide
Russia used over 40 missiles, 750 guided bombs against Ukraine this week, Zelensky says
Russia has launched 40 missiles, 750 guided aerial bombs, and 200 combat drones against Ukrainian cities and villages over the past week, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Aug. 18.
Opinion: What to make of the new Russia-North Korea alliance
Not content with disturbing the peace in Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with his North Korean counterpart, Kim Jong Un. As troubling to China’s leaders as it is to Western officials, the deal is shaking up the geopolitics of Northeast Asia and
North Korea threatens NATO with 'tougher strategic counteraction' over summit declaration
Pyongyang denounced the NATO summit declaration, calling it "illegal" and claiming that the "U.S. and NATO pose the most serious threat to global peace and security."
Ukraine war latest: Rescue operations end at Kyiv children's hospital, at least 33 killed in capital overall
Key updates on July 9: * Rescue operations end at Kyiv children's hospital, at least 33 killed in capital overall * Ukraine struck airbase, oil depot, and energy facility in Russia overnight, source says * Ukrainian partisans say they sabotaged railway in Russia's Rostov Oblast * North Korean military trainers travel to Russia weeks
North Korean military trainers travel to Russia weeks after signing of partnership agreement
A delegation of North Korean military trainers led by the head of a prestigious military academy in Pyongyang has begun a trip to Russia, North Korean state media reported on July 9.
Russian-North Korean military ties pose 'distinct threat,' South Korean president says
Growing military cooperation between Russia and North Korea poses a "distinct threat and a grave challenge to the peace and security on the Korean peninsula and in Europe," South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol told Reuters on July 8.
Russia to send children to North Korean summer camp
According to Gurov, the trip to the North Korean camp is scheduled for late July. Russia will send groups of children who will be accompanied by counselors, he added.
Putin gifted Kim Russian-made luxury car made by company that uses South Korean parts, Reuters says
Aurus, the luxury car company in question, imported at least $34 million in South Korean parts between 2018 and 2023, according to customs data seen by Reuters.
US, Russia set for UN Security Council clash over North Korea arms embargo
A meeting of the U.N. Security Council on June 28 will see the U.S. confront Russia over violating a North Korea arms embargo, Deputy U.S. Ambassador to UN Robert Wood told Reuters.
North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine would be 'cannon fodder,' Pentagon says
"I think that if I were North Korean military personnel management, I would be questioning my choices on sending my forces to be cannon fodder in an illegal war against Ukraine."
Opinion: The Putin-Kim pact is an opportunity for the West
June has been a busy month for Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a speech at Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, he outlined his terms for peace negotiations with Ukraine and proposed establishing an alternative international security system in collaboration with China. A week later, during a two-day visit to
Washington Post: New trade data reveals increased North Korean munitions transfers to Russia
New internal Russian trade data obtained by the Washington Post shows that Russia may have received 1.6 million artillery shells from North Korea over the course of six months.
Duo of leading bipartisan US senators introduce law to declare Russia state sponsor of terror
Displaying a picture of Putin and Kim standing together in Pyongyang, Senator Richard Blumenthal characterized them as "two of the most autocratic, atrocity-committing leaders in the world."
Media: South Korea's level of arms supplies to Ukraine will depend on Russia's actions, official says
"There are various options for providing weapons, and our position on the recent developments between Russia and North Korea depends on how Russia approaches the situation going forward," the unnamed presidential official told Yonhap.
China should also be concerned about Russia-North Korea pact, White House says
A recently signed partnership agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang should worry not only the U.S. but also China as it threatens to undermine the stability of the Korean peninsula, the White House said on June 20.
Putin threatens a response if South Korea sends arms to Ukraine
Russia will take decisions that are "unlikely to please South Korea" if Seoul decides to send arms to Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters at the end of his visit to Vietnam on June 20.
'Rather desperate' – 5 key takeaways from Putin's North Korea visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un cemented their growing relationship on June 19, with a parade, a pact and a carefully stage-managed drive in a brand new limousine in Pyongyang. Kim described Putin as the "dearest friend of the Korean people" and said his country "expresses
South Korea to reconsider Ukraine weapons supplies in response to Russia-North Korea pact
Up until now, Seoul has only provided humanitarian aid to Kyiv, though it has been reported the country has indirectly supplied artillery shells via the U.S.
Moscow, Hanoi sign over 10 documents during Putin's Vietnam visit
Moscow and Hanoi adopted a statement on deepening their strategic partnership and signed over 10 documents, including a memorandum on the schedule for establishing a nuclear technology center in Vietnam, Kremlin-controlled state news agencies claimed.
Ukraine war latest: Russia intensifies attacks near Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast
Key developments on June 19: * Russia, North Korea sign strategic partnership agreement * Russia has moved almost all ground forces from Finland's vicinity to Ukraine, media report * After a 'long lull,' Ukraine reports intensified Russian attacks near Toretsk in Donetsk Oblast * Denmark announces new aid package for Ukraine focused on
Russia, North Korea sign strategic partnership agreement
Under the treaty, the two countries pledge to provide aid to one another in case of armed aggression, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Putin, Kim meet for talks in North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a lavish welcome ceremony, replete with a motorcade, horses, and cheering crowds
Putin lands in North Korea looking for support, weapons, validation
Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in Pyongyang on June 18 for the first time in 24 years. Greeted by North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un at the runway and passing by a city saturated with Russian flags and giant portraits of the Russian leader, Putin looked happy – he was visiting
Putin arrives in North Korea to sign strategic partnership agreement
Russia and North Korea are expected to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, according to Kremlin-controlled news agency TASS.
Ahead of his summit with North Korea’s Kim, Putin promises they’ll overcome sanctions together
Russian leader Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for backing his actions in Ukraine and affirmed that their nations would work closely to counter U.S.-led sanctions.
Putin to visit North Korea, Vietnam this week
Despite the increasingly strong alliance between Russia and North Korea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has not visited the country since 2000, when he met with previous North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il.
North Korea could have sent up to 5 million artillery shells to Russia, Seoul says
Seoul spotted at least 10,000 containers being shipped from North Korea to Russia, South Korea’s Defense Minister Shin Won-sik said. Pyongyang also sent dozens of ballistic missiles that Moscow troops launch against Ukraine, he added.
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