North Korea prepares additional troops and suicide drones for Russia
Seoul's military intelligence indicates Pyongyang's preparations to expand its military support for Russia, including troop rotations, artillery systems, and suicide drones.
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The Putin-Kim pact is an opportunity for the West
The Russia-North Korea defense pact leaves no doubt about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s determination to overthrow the existing international order. But the agreement could also strain the Kremlin’s relations with China, potentially disrupting Sino-Russian efforts to undermine Western unity
Yonhap: South Korea’s arms supply for Ukraine is legal, unlike North Korea’s aid to Russia, says Stoltenberg
Following a strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea, South Korea is considering supplying weapons to Ukraine. NATO's Jens Stoltenberg supports this move, highlighting the legality of aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia's illegal invasion.
Reuters: US official says China fears provocations from North Korea after Putin’s visit
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell suggests that China is apprehensive about possible provocative actions by North Korea following Putin's visit, which could potentially lead to crisis in Northeast Asia.
The Washington Post: New data shows North Korea transporting large amounts of munitions to Russia
The data, obtained by the global security nonprofit C4ADS and provided to The Washington Post, covers shipments from August through January and shows that more than 74,000 metric tons of explosives were distributed from two ports in Russia’s Far East to 16 sites mainly along the country’s western borders near Ukraine.
White House: Putin’s North Korea visit aimed at building a coalition
A senior White House official has warned that Russia is seeking to form an alliance with pariah nations like North Korea, Iran, and Syria as it faces isolation over its invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine’s intel chief: N Korea already supplying munitions to Russia
Pyongyang has been providing military assistance to Moscow, albeit discreetly, said Kyrylo Budanov, Ukraine's intelligence chief, the NV reports. On 13 September, the leader of North Korea visited Russia's Far East and met with Putin. Following the talks, Kim Jong Un expressed support for Russia but did not mention military aid.
NYT: Leader of North Korea to discuss weapons with Putin during visit to Russia
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un plans to visit Russia this September to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Putin takes a page from North Korea’s playbook against Trump, Eidman says
Vladimir Putin’s sabre rattling in his presidential address was intended to tempt Donald Trump into acting he has…
What do you call a successful terrorist? Your excellency!
It has long been a witticism among specialists on international relations that terrorists who succeed are no longer…
