Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in first visit since 2019 Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea next week. This marks his first trip in almost seven years. The visit follows North Korea's recent reveal of a new facility for producing nuclear bomb ingredients. This development signals North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's intent to solidify his… The Economic Times · Jun 5
‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter The Guardian - AU · Jun 5
Ukraine war briefing: Ukrainian men should be turned back from EU to fight, says Swedish minister ‘The war needs to be fought and won – essential more men stay’ in Ukraine, says Johan Forssell; Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin. What we know on day 1,563 The Guardian - AU · Jun 5
House approves Ukraine aid package despite Republican objections The legislation seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1 billion in aid The Independent UK · Jun 5
Putin hails New Delhi as 'reliable partner'; blasts West over 'detrimental' interference in India-Russia ties Russian President Vladimir Putin stated Russia aims to expand its strong relationship with India. He believes US pressure on India to reduce cooperation with Russia is counterproductive. Putin praised India's economic growth and independent foreign policy. He expressed confidence in increasing bilateral trade. Russia sees India as a reliable partner… The Economic Times · Jun 5
'I am proposing a meeting': Zelenskyy seeks direct talks with Putin, suggests neutral venue Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has directly appealed to Russian leader Vladimir Putin for a meeting to resolve key issues, proposing negotiations in a neutral country. Zelenskyy also called for the return of Ukrainian civilians and children, while accusing Russia of preparing for a prolonged conflict and seeking to destabilize neighboring… The Times of India · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 4 Zelensky calls for Putin peace talks in new open letter: ‘It’s leaders who resolve the key issues’ The letter was the first public message Zelensky has written directly to Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022
Bangkok Post · Jun 4 In open letter to Putin, Zelensky calls for meeting and ceasefire KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian leader Thursday, shortly after the Kremlin chief had conceded Moscow needed to strengthen its air defences amid a spate of Ukrainian attacks.
The Conversation · Jun 4 National insecurity: what happens when countries start to lose their sense of identity? You need only glance at the headlines these days to know that the current state of international relations is dangerous.