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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

Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Russia's war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off.

2025-12-05

Trump aims to 'make a deal on everything' with China's Xi at APEC

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he plans to "make a deal on everything" with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju on Oct. 31.

2025-10-23

Putin says any Western troops in Ukraine would be legitimate targets

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets for Moscow to attack.

2025-09-05

Kim joins lavish reception alongside Putin, Xi after military parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un strode into a lavish reception in Beijing with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping, hours after standing shoulder to shoulder with them at a military parade on Wednesday.

2025-09-04

North Korea's Kim, Putin discuss 'long-term' plan for bilateral cooperation: KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed "long-term" plans for cooperation between the two nations during their talks in Beijing on the sidelines of China's military parade, state media reported Thursday.

2025-09-04

Active microphone picks up Xi, Putin discussing 'immortality,' organ transplants at Victory Day event

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin were caught discussing life extension and organ transplants on a hot mic during the Victory Day military parade in Beijing on Wednesday.

2025-09-04