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The Latest Breaking News from Vladimir Putin

Thursday briefing: What Russia wants from its alliance with North Korea

In today’s newsletter: Putin has gone from G8 member to outpast relying on Pyongyang to aid his efforts in Ukraine. How worried should the west be?

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim take each other for a spin in Aurus limousine

The drive took place after the two leaders signed a deal that included a mutual defence pledge.

Al Jazeera

Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam to strengthen ties with its longtime partner in Southeast Asia at a time when Moscow is facing growing international isolation because of its military actions in Ukraine

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North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war

North Korea's state media say the new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 846

As the war enters its 846th day, these are the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Putin In Hanoi After Inking N. Korea Defence Pact

Russian President Vladimir Putin begins a state visit to Vietnam on Thursday, a day after signing a mutual defence pact with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.

International Business Times

Russia and Vietnam agree to strengthen ties during Putin state visit

Vietnam’s president says two countries want to ‘push up’ defence and security cooperation as US criticises meeting

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Japan And New Zealand Strengthen Security Cooperation

Japan and New Zealand agree on intelligence sharing pact to address regional security challenges and escalating tensions in the South China Sea.

Top News

Morning Mail: nuclear questions mount, Labor pressed on gambling, Hezbollah warning

Experts say there is ‘no credible reason’ Coalition policy will bring lower power prices

The Guardian - AU

Putin And Kim Jong Un Strengthen Strategic Partnership

Putin and Kim signed a strategic partnership agreement during Putin's visit to North Korea, deepening ties and raising concerns in Seoul and Washington.

Top News

Red carpet treatment: What's at stake in Putin's state visit to North Korea?

You know you've got a reclusive regime when an outside world hungry for clues salivates at the prospect of a visit by Vladimir Putin. Putin is on his first visit to North Korea in 24 years. We ask our panel what they’ve parsed from reviews of honour guards, official communiqués…

France 24

Russia’s Putin arrives in Vietnam for final stop on two-nation Asia tour

Putin hails Vietnam for backing ‘a pragmatic way to solve the crisis’ in Ukraine in an op-ed released before his visit.

Al Jazeera

Japan, New Zealand agree on intel sharing pact amid growing regional security concerns

Japan and New Zealand have agreed in principle on an intelligence sharing pact as their leaders shared concern about the increasingly challenging security environment in the region, including closer ties between Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

The question isn’t whether Trump or Biden is declining faster: it’s why the US is faced with this choice

Both men have behaved in ways that might give even the most cautious observer pause, says Emma Brockes

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International Business Times

Russia and North Korea Sign Strategic Partnership, Pledge Mutual Support

The agreement includes a mutual defense clause and aims to strengthen economic and military ties amid ongoing Western sanctions and geopolitical tensions.

The Conversation

Putin-Kim summit has roots in an alliance of ‘isolated’ nations built over decades

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has spent two days in Pyongyang, meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership”.

The Independent UK

What's known, and not known, about the partnership agreement signed by Russia and North Korea

Both Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un say the strategic partnership they have signed is a breakthrough

International Business Times

Russia Says Awaits US Response To Prisoner Swap Proposals

Russia said Wednesday it had presented its ideas for a prisoner swap to the United States and was waiting for a response, days before it was set to put US reporter Evan Gershkovich on trial.

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The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Vladimir Putin receives warm welcome in North Korea

Russian president makes first visit in 24 years as anti-west relationship deepens. Plus, Ebon Moss-Bachrach on The Bear

Al Jazeera

Why is Russia’s Putin visiting Vietnam after North Korea?

Vietnam is a rising nation the West wants closer ties with. The visit is a signal from Russia that Putin isn’t isolated.

The Independent UK

Putin and Kim Jong Un celebrate new partnership with elaborate ‘gift-off’ in North Korea

Putin showers Kim with gifts after inking mutual defence pact

Top News

Putin Thanks North Korea For Supporting Ukraine Policy

Putin's gratitude towards North Korea for supporting his Ukraine policy underscores the complexities of global politics and shifting alliances.

Top News

Kim Jong Un Pledges Support To Russia In Ukraine

Kim Jong Un's support for Russia in Ukraine adds complexity to global diplomatic relations.

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim keep quiet on details of mutual aid agreement

Russian leader’s visit to Pyongyang seen as a meeting of minds, but long-term military consequences are unclear

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