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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?
Jun. 19
Russia
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.
Jun. 18
War in Ukraine
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.
Jun. 18
Putin
The visit to the world's most reclusive state comes as Putin seeks ammunition to continue his military campaign launched in February 2022.
Jun. 17
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.
Jun. 14
Putin
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.
Jun. 5
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 2
War 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
War in Ukraine
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
War in Ukraine
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
Russia
Two autocratic regimes offer up drones, missiles, equipment, munitions, and technologies to assist Putin’s “special military operation” efforts in Ukraine.
May. 11
War in Ukraine
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.
Apr. 30
War in Ukraine
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.
Apr. 25
Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Apr. 20
North Korea
Analysts have warned that North Korea could be testing cruise missiles ahead of sending them to Russia for use in Ukraine.
Apr. 20
China
Senior officials from both nations boasted of a "new heyday" in bilateral relations during an official visit to the North Korean capital by Beijing's third highest-ranking official.
Apr. 13
The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26