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With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine

Behind the pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before

The Independent UK

Insightful Glimpse Into North Korea's Propaganda Machinery

Explore rare imagery capturing Kim Jong Un and Putin's interactions in Pyongyang, revealing a more human side of North Korea.

Top News

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 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

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 Conversation

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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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

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

Evening Standard

Kim Jong Un gives support to Russia's invasion of Ukraine as Vladimir Putin visits North Korea

Russian leader’s first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years comes amid growing concerns about arms deal between the two nations

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The Independent UK

Putin and Kim Jong-un sign mutual defence pact in case of attack on Russia or North Korea

Agreement to come to each other’s aid will spark fresh alarm in the West and allies in Asia

The Independent UK

Kim and Putin meet in Pyongyang as worries are raised about North Korea's and Russia's military ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are meeting in Pyongyang as they seek to expand their economic and military cooperation and display a united front against Washington

International Business Times

Putin In North Korea To Boost Defence Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet Wednesday in Pyongyang for a summit where they are widely expected to discuss ways to boost sanctions-busting military ties.

Al Jazeera

Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang

Russian president tells Kim Jong Un he appreciates North Korean support over Ukraine as two countries deepen ties.

The Guardian - AU

Putin in Pyongyang: Russia and North Korea claim strategic pact is ‘peaceful and defensive’ – as it happened

Putin is in North Korea on a historic trip expected to deepen trade and security ties

France 24

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal as Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Putin’s Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.

The Independent UK

Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades

President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation

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