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North Korea
But Seoul's military said Pyongyang's claims of a successful test were likely a "lie", pointing to the fact that one of the missiles appeared to have failed in the early stages of flight.
17h ago
US
North Korea condemns drills by Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul and warns of “fatal consequences” for what Kim Jong Un thinks is a Pacific version of the Atlantic Alliance.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Milbloggers have posted images of Stalin-era towed howitzers being fed with non-standard 130mm ammunition in Ukraine the markings of which indicate they came from Pyongyang.
2d ago
UN
Western officials have called the weapon transfers “unlawful” and said they breached multiple Security Council resolutions as ties between Pyongyang and Moscow reached new heights.
Jun. 29
Russia
As Russia tries to forge deeper alliances with North Korea and Vietnam, its relationship with China might feel some strain. Ukraine’s partners could take advantage of the strain in the short term.
Jun. 29
Donetsk
The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26
War in Ukraine
After N.Korea and Russia signed a military assistance treaty, South Korea is considering supplying Ukraine with military equipment. Commentators see the news as an important development.
Jun. 26
Russia
The Russian president Putin visited the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday. In Pyongyang they signed a "partnership deal" on close cooperation and pledging mutual defense assistance.
Jun. 23
War in Ukraine
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Jun. 22
War in Ukraine
On a trip to Vietnam following a state visit to Pyongyang where Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defence pact, Putin also warned South Korea not to arm Ukraine.
Jun. 21
UN
A live broadcast on North Korean state TV saw seven members of Putin’s delegation thrown out for unknowingly breaking protocol by entering before the “Supreme Leader.”
Jun. 20
Putin
While Russian President Vladimir Putin said deliveries of F-16s to Kyiv violated unspecified “international obligations,” some have falsely connected it with Moscow’s new treaty with Pyongyang.
Jun. 20
War in Ukraine
The two countries have been allies since North Korea's founding after World War II, and have drawn even closer after Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022 isolated Putin on the global stage.
Jun. 19
War in Ukraine
The two internationally isolated leaders signed a new "strategic partnership" deal during the trip, Putin's first to the nuclear-armed North since 2000.
Jun. 19
NATO
An aide Putin announced that this agreement would be “one of the most important documents” to be signed during his visit to Pyongyang on June 18-19.
Jun. 19
War in Ukraine
Putin in North Korea for first time in 24 years; Fighting rages in Vovchansk, dozens feared dead; US debt upticks on student loans, foreign aid; Is Russia bribing local kids to burn army vehicles?
Jun. 19
The June 19 defense pact signed between Russia and North Korea included a promise to provide military assistance to one another – within days Pyongyang said it was sending troops to Ukraine.
Jun. 26