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Leader Kim Jong Un says the constitutional amendment will help North Korea hold a ‘definite edge’ in deterring threats.

Washington says return of US army Private Travis King does not signal diplomatic breakthrough with Pyongyang.

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has returned home from a trip to Russia where he deepened a “comradely fellowship and friendly ties” with President Vladimir Putin

North Korean state media says leader Kim Jong Un held discussions with Russia’s defense minister on strengthening “strategic and tactical coordination” between the countries’ militaries, as Kim continued a visit to Russia’s Far East that has raised concerns about an arms alliance that would fuel Moscow’s war on Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived at a Russian industrial city to visit a military aviation plant on Friday, Russian agencies reported, following his summit with President Vladimir Putin.

Increased friendship between North Korea and Russia raises Western fears of arms deal

US threatens additional sanctions on North Korea and Russia in case of an arms deal – while South Korea also warns of consequences

Kim is continuing his tour of eastern Russia after his summit with Putin at the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Ukrainian officials on Thursday ordered the evacuation of families with children in areas of the southern Kherson region that are “subject to constant enemy fire”, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the war in Ukraine. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).