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Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance, after sole challenger Romanian President Klaus Iohannis pulled out.

International Business Times

EU Ambassadors Agree On Powerful New Sanctions Against Russia

EU ambassadors agree on powerful sanctions against Russia in response to Ukraine invasion, targeting key technologies and energy revenues.

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Russia And North Korea Sign Defensive Pact

Russia and North Korea's defensive pact raises concerns among Western powers. South Korea may provide arms to Ukraine in response. Kim Jong Un strengthens ...

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S. Korea To 'Reconsider' Ban On Weapons Sales To Ukraine

Major weapons exporter South Korea will "reconsider" a longstanding policy that bars it from supplying arms directly to Ukraine, a presidential official said Thursday, after North Korea and Russia signed a defence deal.

International Business Times

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

As Putin visits, Vietnam says will boost ties with Russia for global peace

Russian president says strengthening strategic partnership with Vietnam is one of his country’s priorities.

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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

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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

The Guardian - AU

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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Putin Strengthens Ties With Vietnam Amid International Isolation

Russian President Putin's visit to Vietnam strengthens ties amidst international isolation. Vietnam navigates major power dynamics and balances economic am...

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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

Putin and Kim take each other for a spin in Aurus limousine

The drive took place after the two leaders signed a deal that included a mutual defence pledge.

Al Jazeera

Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia's isolation deepens

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Vietnam to strengthen ties with its longtime partner in Southeast Asia at a time when Moscow is facing growing international isolation because of its military actions in Ukraine

The Independent 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

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Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 846

As the war enters its 846th day, these are the main developments.

International Business Times

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

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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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Morning Mail: nuclear questions mount, Labor pressed on gambling, Hezbollah warning

Experts say there is ‘no credible reason’ Coalition policy will bring lower power prices

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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.

France 24

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…

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin arrives in Vietnam for final stop on two-nation Asia tour

Putin hails Vietnam for backing ‘a pragmatic way to solve the crisis’ in Ukraine in an op-ed released before his visit.

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - UK

The question isn’t whether Trump or Biden is declining faster: it’s why the US is faced with this choice

Both men have behaved in ways that might give even the most cautious observer pause, says Emma Brockes

International Business Times

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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