Putin and Kim seen laughing in Russian-made limousine after inking mutual defense pact
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Putin Shows He Can Antagonize the U.S. Far Afield From Ukraine
When the United States and its Western allies declared that Ukraine could strike Russian territory with their weapons, President Vladimir V. Putin began ratcheting up the threats.
Russia-North Korea pact to test limits of new 'alliance'
SEOUL -- North Korea and Russia agreed at a summit to significantly upgrade relations, including a pledge to defend each other militarily in the event of an attack. But analysts say the heretofore transactional nature of their ties casts serious doubt on whether they will live up to that commitment.
U.N. chief says Russia must uphold North Korea sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -- Russia must abide by United Nations sanctions on North Korea, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday after the two countries this week deepened ties and agreed to provide immediate military assistance if either faces armed aggression.
Russia-North Korea pact could dent China’s influence, but Beijing still holds sway over both
BEIJING (AP) — With no obvious options, China appears to be keeping its distance as Russia and North Korea move closer to each other with a new defense pact that could tilt the balance of power among the three authoritarian states.
South Korea summons Russian ambassador over pact with North Korea
SEOUL — South Korea's foreign ministry said it had summoned the Russian ambassador in protest of a pact between Russia and North Korea signed in Pyongyang this week, as a Reuters witness saw him enter the ministry building on Friday afternoon (June 21).
Putin signs deals with Vietnam in bid to shore up ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed at least a dozen deals with his Vietnamese counterpart on Thursday and offered to supply fossil fuels, including natural gas, to Vietnam during a state visit that comes as Moscow is seeking to bolster ties in Asia to offset its growing international isolation over its war in Ukraine.
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed border on Thursday
SEOUL — South Korea's military fired warning shots after several North Korean soldiers crossed the border on Thursday morning (June 20), Seoul's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.