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From Russia with love: Putin gives Kim Jong Un car in show of ‘special’ friendship

It’s the “the best gift possible” — and the latest sign of deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

February 20, 2024 9:49 am CET

Netanyahu trapped by clashing demands from war cabinet and hawks

Israeli leader’s war cabinet wants a cease-fire to secure the return of hostages, but his Likud party wants unrelenting war.

January 21, 2024 12:37 pm CET

Putin willing to visit North Korea at ‘early date,’ Pyongyang says

North Korea’s foreign minister visited Moscow last week in a follow-up to the Russia-North Korea summit in September.

January 21, 2024 11:06 am CET
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2024: What the stars have in store for world leaders  

Stand aside, politics wonks. We’ve used astrology to map out the next year of international relations.

December 31, 2023 12:23 am CET

Civil rights groups say Trump’s comments are ‘reminiscent’ of Hitler

The League of United Latin American Citizens and the Anti-Defamation League compared Trump’s remarks to language used by the Nazi regime.

December 20, 2023 12:19 am CET

Biden campaign: Trump ‘parroted Adolf Hitler’ in remarks targeting immigrants

Trump ratcheted up his already inflammatory rhetoric on immigrants at a rally Saturday.

December 17, 2023 4:41 pm CET

Trump quotes Putin in bid to portray Biden as authoritarian

“Even Vladimir Putin … says that Biden’s, and this is a quote, politically motivated persecution of his political rival is very good for Russia,” Trump said.

December 17, 2023 11:19 am CET

EU’s diplomatic arm slams Russia over North Korea weapon deals

North Korea believed to have made at least 10 arms transfers to Russia since August, delivering a million rounds of artillery.

November 3, 2023 2:57 pm CET

Ukraine says Israel-Hamas war shows West must ramp up arms production

‘The free world should be producing enough to protect itself,’ Strategic Industries Minister Oleksandr Kamyshin told POLITICO.

October 23, 2023 9:44 pm CET

‘Unprecedented’ rail traffic between North Korea and Russia suggests military transfers

US think tank Beyond Parallel observed an increase in freight railcars along the North Korea-Russia border, suggesting likely supply of arms and munitions to Moscow.

October 7, 2023 5:28 pm CET
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September 23, 2023 4:00 am CET

Trying to persuade Ukraine to negotiate with Putin would be an error

Not only would a ceasefire politically weaken the Ukrainian leadership while simultaneously strengthening Putin, it would also weaken its forces when hostilities almost inevitably resume.

September 20, 2023 4:00 am CET
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South Korea summons Russian ambassador after Putin and Kim summit

Russia’s military cooperation with North Korea will have ‘very negative impact on US-Russian relations,’ Seoul warns.

September 19, 2023 5:40 pm CET

North Korea leader inspects nuclear-capable aircraft on Russia visit

Kim was shown state-of-the-art bombers and warplanes by Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

September 16, 2023 5:56 pm CET
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September 16, 2023 4:02 am CET

The new Axis of Evil? Lukashenko touts Russia, Belarus, North Korea alliance

Vladimir Putin follows Kim Jong Un meeting by chatting to Belarusian ruler in Sochi.

September 15, 2023 1:09 pm CET

Putin ‘gratefully’ accepts Kim Jong Un’s invite to North Korea

It would be the first visit to North Korea for the Russian leader, if he makes the journey, since 2000.

September 14, 2023 6:11 pm CET

At global pariah summit, Putin and Kim Jong Un talk weapons and satellite tech

Russia-North Korea love-in takes place over lavish lunch.

September 13, 2023 9:37 am CET

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia

Visit comes as Moscow seeks to secure military equipment from Pyongyang for its war on Ukraine.

September 11, 2023 2:08 pm CET

Putin hopes for closer ties with North Korea in message to Kim Jong Un

Kim may travel to Moscow this month as the Kremlin seeks military equipment for Ukraine war.

September 9, 2023 11:15 am CET

Absence speaks loudly at the G-20

The summit of many of the world’s leading economies is expected to tackle an array of issues, including global food security — though some key players will be missing.

September 8, 2023 9:18 am CET

North Korea and Russia meet over arms deal, US intel reveals

The White House says Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un exchanged letters about working together.

August 31, 2023 7:15 am CET

Biden hails ‘new era of partnership’ for US, South Korea and Japan

Threats from China and North Korea shadowed the historic trilateral summit

August 19, 2023 10:05 am CET

US soldier crossed into North Korea ‘willfully and without authorization,’ officials say

The soldier was on a civilian tour of the Demilitarized Zone and not on duty at the time. He was due to face disciplinary action by the US military.

July 18, 2023 7:36 pm CET
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