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Putin, North Korea's Kim strengthen ties ahead of US-Russia summit
AFP, Published on 13/08/2025
» SEOUL - Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un have vowed to strengthen cooperation, just days ahead of Putin's summit in Alaska with Donald Trump, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday.
Why is North Korea courting Russian tourists?
Oped, Published on 13/08/2025
» Hoping to replenish state coffers with much-needed foreign exchange reserves and offset the sharp post-Covid decline in Chinese tour groups, the Hermit Kingdom has set its sights on inquisitive holiday-makers from an ideologically aligned Russia.
Lavrov says North Korea affirms Russian war goals in Ukraine
Published on 13/07/2025
» Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said North Korea has affirmed its “clear support” for Russia’s war in Ukraine and for Kremlin leadership as he started a three-day visit to Pyongyang.
Minister’s death spooks Russian elite
AFP, Published on 11/07/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia - The reported suicide of Russia’s transport minister hours after he was dismissed by President Vladimir Putin, sparking speculation he would be arrested on corruption charges, has shaken the country’s elite.
Rubio meets Russia's Lavrov at Asean talks
AFP, Published on 10/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Russian counterpart in Malaysia on Thursday, bringing the war in Ukraine to the sidelines of Asean talks focused on Washington's tariff drive.
Ukraine says 'massive' Russian drone attack on Kyiv
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said Monday "another massive attack" on Kyiv by Russian drones was underway, a day after the country's top military commander vowed to increase the "scale and depth" of strikes on Russia.
Russia might try to take Ukrainian city of Sumy, Putin says
AFP, Published on 21/06/2025
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday he did not "rule out" his forces attempting to seize the northeastern Ukrainian city of Sumy, raising fresh doubts over the prospect of peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.
Ukraine warns against drop in military aid
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine said on Saturday it hoped the military escalation between Israel and Iran would not lead to a drop in aid to Kyiv, at a time when European support is stalling without US engagement.
Ukraine and Russia conduct another prisoner swap
AFP, Published on 14/06/2025
» KYIV - Ukraine and Russia conducted another POW swap — the fourth one in a week — the warring sides said on Saturday, under agreements reached in Istanbul earlier this month.
Ukraine strikes Russian bombers ahead of Istanbul talks
AFP, Published on 01/06/2025
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said Sunday it launched a "large-scale" attack to destroy Russian bombers as it geared up for talks in Istanbul with Moscow counterparts to explore prospects of a ceasefire.