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 · Jun 19, 2024
The Language of War by Oleksandr Mykhed review – ‘Eat, kill, grief, repeat’ reflections from Ukraine A ferociously angry testimony from Ukraine on the impact of war, where even literature loses its power to console The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Jun 19, 2024
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 Evening Standard · Jun 19, 2024
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 · Jun 19, 2024
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 The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2024
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. International Business Times · Jun 19, 2024
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 845 As the war enters its 845th day, these are the main developments. Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024
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. Al Jazeera · Jun 19, 2024
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 The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Drone sanctions’ burn Russian oil reserves South Korea says 10,000 containers carry suspected North Korean arms for Russia; claim that Russians beheaded captured defender. What we know on day 847 The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
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. France 24 · Jun 18, 2024
Morning Mail: Dutton goes nuclear, $100bn ‘crisis profits’, Tories face wipeout Opposition leader set to announce Queensland will be hub for his energy policy; top companies reaped huge windfalls from Covid and then Ukraine crisis The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024
Vladimir Putin receives warm welcome in North Korea Russian president makes first visit to country in 24 years as anti-west relationship deepens The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 Mark Rutte lined up to be Nato secretary general after Orbán deal Netherlands PM will replace Jens Stoltenberg after making promise not to deploy Hungarian forces in Ukraine
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 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
The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024 Ukraine summit fails to provide a path to peace for Kyiv and its allies Was the the first so-called “Summit on Peace in Ukraine”, held in Switzerland on June 15 to 16, a failure? Certainly not, if you listen to the fairly upbeat reactions of Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and his western backers. And, to be fair, the summit has enabled Zelensky to keep…
The Conversation · Jun 18, 2024 G7 overcomes internal wrangling and ‘irrelevance’ barbs to strike US$50 billion deal to support Ukraine In the 26 months since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the west has been riven with disagreement about how much – and what – support it will provide for Volodymyr Zelensky’s government. There are two main reasons for this. One is Russia’s deep integration in the global economy, particularly…
The Guardian - AU · Jun 18, 2024 Australia’s biggest companies made nearly $100bn in ‘crisis profits’ amid Covid and Ukraine war Oxfam analysis finds Woolworths, Hancock Prospecting and NAB among companies to rake in much higher profits off the back of crisis conditions
International Business Times · Jun 18, 2024 Ukraine Source Says Kyiv Behind Oil Tanks Attack In Russia Ukrainian forces staged an overnight drone attack that set several oil storage tanks ablaze near the town of Azov in southern Russia, a source in Kyiv told AFP on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Thousands of NATO troops join drills in the strategically sensitive Baltic Sea region Some 9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries are participating in military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, which has become strategically sensitive following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Top News · Jun 18, 2024 Ukraine Claims Responsibility For Drone Attack On Russian Oil Facility Ukraine's admission of drone attack on Russian oil facility escalates cross-border conflict. Latest updates on the evolving tactics in the Ukraine-Russia c...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 First Thing: Putin praises North Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of visit Russian president to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years to seek continued military support. Plus, how Instagram is transforming wedding photography
The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024 Ex-Trump adviser urges him to cut ties with China if he makes it back to the White House Robert O’Brien made his case for strengthening militaries in other countries, testing new nuclear weapons, and decoupling from China’s economy
The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2024 Superstars wearing the expression of it being one of those days In today’s Euro 2024 Daily: Rough times for Belgium and Kylian Mbappé