The Vladimir Putin-Kim Jong-un summit: five things we learned Meeting in Russia’s Far East could mean worrying weapons developments in Ukraine and the North Korean leader’s military ambitions The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
Belarus’s Lukashenko proposes ‘three-way cooperation’ with Putin and Kim Jong-un – as it happened Belarusian president’s suggestion comes during a meeting with his Russian counterpart The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2023
North Korea's Kim visits military aviation factory in Russia's far east North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a Russian industrial city to visit a military aviation plant on Friday, Russian agencies reported, following his summit with President Vladimir Putin. France 24 · Sep 15, 2023
Putin, Kim gift each other guns at meeting, and a Russian space glove Russia’s Putin presented North Korea’s Kim with a Russian rifle of the ‘highest quality’ and received a gun in return. Al Jazeera · Sep 15, 2023
Ukraine recap: Kim Jong-un visits Putin for arms-for-tech talks while Kyiv urges west for longer-range missiles to aid counteroffensive Vladimir Putin spent a few pleasant hours this week with one of his friends and allies – an increasingly exclusive club these days. Putin met up with North Korea’s supreme leader, Respected Comrade Kim Jong-un, who rode his armoured train 20 hours to the Vostochny space centre in the remote… The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023
With Russia isolated on the world stage, Putin turns to old friend North Korea for help By meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia’s Far East spaceport, President Vladimir Putin signaled his readiness to share rocket technology with Pyongyang The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Ukraine war: capture of key Black Sea outposts and strike on Crimea show Kyiv's increasing confidence The recapture, by Ukrainian forces, of the oil and gas platforms off the coast of Crimea known as the “Boyko towers” has both strategic and symbolic significance. Their position, between the westerly-most point of Crimea and Snake Island, in waters close to Ukraine’s border with Romania, puts them in a… The Conversation · Sep 14, 2023
Kim Jong-un’s chair was ‘greatest concern’ at Putin summit The North Koreans didn’t leave any chances when it came to the comfort and safety of their leader The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Isolated Putin and Kim lay groundwork for second summit – as pair warned over ‘price to pay’ for cooperation US threatens additional sanctions on North Korea and Russia in case of an arms deal – while South Korea also warns of consequences The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023
Kim Jong Un’s support for Russia sparks warnings from the West US says it ‘won’t hesitate’ to impose more sanctions on Russia and North Korea if they conclude any new arms deal. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
US has little leverage against Russia-North Korea cooperation, experts say Washington could impose more sanctions, but analysts say penalties are unlikely to halt Moscow-Pyongyang alliance. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2023
‘Nothing left to lose’: Putin embraces role of spoiler with Kim Jong-un summit Russia’s propagandists trumpeted the president’s North Korean connection as, in isolation, he threatened to cross a serious line The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
First Thing: Kim Jong-un pledges to support Russia ‘in fight against imperialism’ North Korea’s ‘first priority’ is its relationship with Russia, Kim tells Putin during meeting at remote Russian space base. Plus, why is the US addicted to laxatives? The Guardian - UK · Sep 13, 2023
Pink leather armchairs and bomb-proof floors: inside Kim Jong-un’s armoured train The North Korean leader’s preferred mode of transport is slow-moving but luxuriously appointed The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: G7 condemns ‘sham elections’ held by Russia on Ukrainian territory – as it happened Foreign ministers condemn ‘elections’ held in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts and Crimea, where electoral competition was limited
France 24 · Sep 12, 2023 Ukraine says it may contact WTO for compensation over Poland’s refusal to import grain Ukraine may take legal action, including turning to the World Trade Organization to obtain compensation, after Poland extended a ban on importing its grain, Ukraine’s prime minister said Tuesday. Russia's Vladimir Putin earlier on Tuesday dismissed Kyiv's claims that it will soon receive F-16 fighter jets from the West, saying…
Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2023 Kim Jong-un in Russia for talks with Putin as US warns over arms deal North Korea could provide military hardware for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 566 As the war enters its 566th day, these are the main developments.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 11, 2023 Niger's junta finds support in Mali and Russia, but France stands firm The leaders of Russia and Mali have agreed the political crisis in Niger should be resolved using diplomacy and not force. Meanwhile France has rejected accusations by Niger's coup leaders that it's planning a military intervention.
The Conversation · Sep 11, 2023 Ukraine war: Russian-held elections seek to normalise illegal occupation and reveal reality of a long war ahead Russia has recently held local elections, including – for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine last February – counting votes in the four territories annexed to Russia after a series of illegal and illegitimate referendums last September. The outcome of these elections – that is, another “triumph” for…
WEKU · Sep 11, 2023 Russia's Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet this week U.S. officials announced last week that the two leaders would meet in Vladivostok, as Russian President Putin seeks more arms to supply his war in Ukraine.
The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023 Russia’s election commission says the ruling party wins the most votes in occupied Ukrainian regions Russia’s Central Election Commission says the country’s ruling party won the most votes in elections held in occupied Ukrainian regions
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 ‘Bad news for Europe’: North Korea’s Kim Jong Un to meet Russia’s Putin Kremlin and North Korean state media say Kim will visit Russia at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin.
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 Brazil’s Lula backtracks on Putin arrest safety at Rio G20 Brazilian president faces criticism after saying ‘no way’ Vladimir Putin would be arrested in Brazil under ICC warrant.
Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2023 Putin’s party wins controversial polls in annexed Ukraine regions: Reports State media says Putin’s United Russia won more than 70 percent of the ballot in four regions annexed from Ukraine.