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Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique

A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other’s aid if attacked

The Independent UK

Vietnam’s gun salute for ‘comrade’ Putin after lavish visit to dictator Kim Jong Um in North Korea

Russian President was welcomed by Vietnamese President To Lam to Hanoi on Thursday

Evening Standard

Russia-Ukraine war: Mark Rutte set to be next Nato head after rival withdraws – as it happened

Dutch politician has long been considered to be frontrunner for role

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Russia And North Korea Strengthen Military Alliance Agreement

Russia and North Korea agree to provide military assistance in case of war, raising concerns among the U.S. and allies.

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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

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

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.

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Ukraine war briefing: Mourning for ‘Ghosts of Kyiv’ fighter pilot

North Korea aiding Russia’s ‘mass murder of Ukrainians’ says Zelenskiy aide; Beluga whales evacuated from Kharkiv to Madrid. What we know on day 848

The Guardian - AU

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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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.

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Russia And North Korea Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Russia and North Korea sign a strategic partnership with implications on regional dynamics.

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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Putin Announces Mutual Assistance Pact With North Korea

Russia and North Korea's new partnership raises concerns about regional stability and global geopolitics.

The Guardian - UK

Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence pact

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un’s agreement raises western alarm about possible Russian help for nuclear programme

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim are the odd couple with a dual mission – cementing a new world order

Kim enjoys the recognition. Putin’s war, meanwhile needs North Korean weapons. It’s a dangerous alliance, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s Foreign Affairs Commentator

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