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Putin may visit China following Trump's planned diplomatic trip

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit China in May following U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned trip, the South China Morning Post reported Saturday.

2026-03-29

North's Kim thanks Putin for congratulating him on re-election as president of state affairs

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for congratulating him on his re-election as president of state affairs, voicing hope for continued strong ties between the two nations.

2026-03-25

Putin voices hope for closer ties with North in congratulatory message to Kim

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as chairman of the State Affairs Commission, expressing hope for stronger bilateral relations, the Kremlin said Monday.

2026-03-23

South Korea, U.S., Europe not learning lessons of drone war in Ukraine, roundtable experts warn

Experts highlighted the unpreparedness of Korea, the U.S. and Europe for modern drone warfare as seen in Ukraine and emphasized the need for better cooperation to address evolving threats.

2026-03-20

Trump and Putin discuss Iran war during a phone call, Kremlin says

U.S. President Donald Trump had a call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the war in Iran and other issues, which according to the Kremlin was a “frank and businesslike” conversation that lasted about an hour.

2026-03-10

Trump says he had 'positive' call with Xi over Taiwan, Ukraine, Iran, other issues

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had a "positive" phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on an array of subjects, including Taiwan, the Russia-Ukraine war, Iran and his plan to travel to Beijing in April.

2026-02-05

North Korean media report on New Year's cards suggests chill with China remains

North Korea's state media reported Sunday that leader Kim Jong-un sent New Year's cards to several heads of state, including the Chinese president, but did not disclose the recipients' names or the contents of the messages.

2026-01-18

Kim Jong-un sends New Year's greeting to Putin, calls bilateral ties 'precious common asset'

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of greeting to Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of New Year's Day, calling the two countries' relations a "precious common asset," the North's state media said Saturday.

2025-12-27

Russian court sentences pro-war activist, Putin critic to 6 years in prison

A court in Russia on Thursday convicted a pro-war activist and critic of President Vladimir Putin of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison.

2025-12-26

Putin sends New Year's message to Kim Jong-un hailing 'heroic' dispatch of North's troops to Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent a message of greeting to mark New Year's Day to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, hailing the North's “heroic” dispatch of troops in Russia's war against Ukraine, the North's state media said Thursday.

2025-12-25