Jun 23 Russia and North Korea signed a defense pact with each other. What does this mean? By Sue Mi Terry, Stephen Sestanovich, Council on Foreign Relations The new defense treaty demonstrates a growing closeness between the two pariah states that is likely to make the rest of the world uneasy. Continue reading
Jun 22 Three dead in Kharkiv bombing as Russia hits Ukrainian energy facilities with more missiles By Tom Williams, Associated Press At least three people were killed in a Russian bomb attack on Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, on Saturday afternoon, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Russia has also continued to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure and launched a new barrage of missiles… Continue reading
Jun 21 Ukraine faces rolling blackouts after Russia attacks its power grid By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Heavy damage inflicted to the country’s power system has left millions feeling uncertain about Ukraine’s ability to meet the national electricity demand after the warm weather months are over and the weather turns cold. Continue reading
Jun 20 U.S. will rush air defense missiles to Ukraine by delaying deliveries to other allies, White House says By Will Weissert, Associated Press The White House announced Thursday that it will rush delivery of air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine by redirecting planned shipments to other allied nations, as Washington scrambles to counter increased Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Continue reading
Jun 20 South Korea will consider supplying arms to Ukraine after North Korea and Russia sign pact By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press South Korea says it will consider sending arms to Ukraine after Russia and North Korea rattled the region and beyond by signing a pact to come to each other’s defense in the event of war. Continue reading
Jun 20 Russia obliterates Ukraine’s front-line towns with hacked bombs and expanded air base network By Lori Hinnant, Vasilisa Stepanenko, Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press Russia is intensifying its use of cheap glide bombs to lay waste to cities in eastern Ukraine. Continue reading
Jun 20 Putin signs deals with Vietnam in effort to bolster ties in Asia to offset Moscow’s growing isolation By Aniruddha Ghosal, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin and President To Lam agreed to further cooperate in education, science and technology, oil and gas exploration, clean energy and health. Continue reading
Jun 19 Watch 8:05 Putin signs pact with North Korea that could increase weapons for Russia’s war in Ukraine By Stephanie Sy, Dan Sagalyn Russia and North Korea have taken a step toward improving relations. Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un pledged to help each other's defense and security and to fight off sanctions. Stephanie Sy discussed more with Robert Gallucci. He was the State… Continue watching
Jun 19 Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that includes vow of mutual aid By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces "aggression." Details were not immediately clear, but the deal could mark their strongest… Continue reading
Jun 18 Putin arrives in North Korea for rare visit as Russia seeks to overcome U.S.-led sanctions By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press Putin’s visit comes amid growing concerns about an arms arrangement in which Pyongyang provides Moscow with badly needed munitions to fuel Russia’s war in Ukraine. Continue reading