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Kim-Putin deal: why this is a coded message aimed at China and how it worries Beijing

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Pyongyang this week and signed a defence pact with reclusive North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, as he looks for new allies who can help him increase Russia’s supply of munitions for the war in Ukraine.

The Conversation

Russia-Ukraine war: EU to open enlargement talks with Ukraine and Moldova next week – as it happened

Countries in the 27-nation bloc formally approve the launch of accession negotiations on Tuesday

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Putin and Kim: an alarming new pact needs close attention

Editorial: The revival of ties between Russia and North Korea is prompted by events outside Asia, but the best hopes of containment may lie within the region

The Guardian - UK

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Russia-Ukraine war: Mark Rutte set to be next Nato head after rival withdraws – as it happened

Dutch politician has long been considered to be frontrunner for role

The Guardian - AU

Thursday briefing: What Russia wants from its alliance with North Korea

In today’s newsletter: Putin has gone from G8 member to outpast relying on Pyongyang to aid his efforts in Ukraine. How worried should the west be?

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine war briefing: Mourning for ‘Ghosts of Kyiv’ fighter pilot

North Korea aiding Russia’s ‘mass murder of Ukrainians’ says Zelenskiy aide; Beluga whales evacuated from Kharkiv to Madrid. What we know on day 848

The Guardian - AU

Russia and Vietnam agree to strengthen ties during Putin state visit

Vietnam’s president says two countries want to ‘push up’ defence and security cooperation as US criticises meeting

The Guardian - UK

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Putin-Kim summit has roots in an alliance of ‘isolated’ nations built over decades

The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, has spent two days in Pyongyang, meeting with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un, and signing a “comprehensive strategic partnership”.

The Conversation

First Thing: Vladimir Putin receives warm welcome in North Korea

Russian president makes first visit in 24 years as anti-west relationship deepens. Plus, Ebon Moss-Bachrach on The Bear

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim Jong Un celebrate new partnership with elaborate ‘gift-off’ in North Korea

Putin showers Kim with gifts after inking mutual defence pact

The Independent UK

Putin and Kim keep quiet on details of mutual aid agreement

Russian leader’s visit to Pyongyang seen as a meeting of minds, but long-term military consequences are unclear

The Guardian - UK

Russia and North Korea sign mutual defence pact

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un’s agreement raises western alarm about possible Russian help for nuclear programme

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim are the odd couple with a dual mission – cementing a new world order

Kim enjoys the recognition. Putin’s war, meanwhile needs North Korean weapons. It’s a dangerous alliance, says Simon Tisdall, the Observer’s Foreign Affairs Commentator

The Guardian - UK

Putin and Kim Jong-un sign mutual defence pact in case of attack on Russia or North Korea

Agreement to come to each other’s aid will spark fresh alarm in the West and allies in Asia

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The Guardian - AU

Putin in Pyongyang: Russia and North Korea claim strategic pact is ‘peaceful and defensive’ – as it happened

Putin is in North Korea on a historic trip expected to deepen trade and security ties

France 24

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal as Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Putin’s Ukraine war

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Wednesday signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” in a pact that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.

The Guardian - UK

Vladimir Putin receives warm welcome in North Korea

Russian president makes first visit to country in 24 years as anti-west relationship deepens

The Guardian - UK

Russia and North Korea: what can they do for each other?

The Russian president’s visit to Pyongyang signals a deepening relationship between two isolated countries

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The Guardian - AU

Putin praises North Korea’s ‘firm support’ for war ahead of Pyongyang visit – as it happened

Visit is Russian president’s first to North Korea in 24 years as he seeks continued military support from Kim Jong-un

The Guardian - AU

How North Korea’s lucrative trade in human hair is helping it skirt the impact of sanctions

Pyongyang’s trade in wigs and false eyelashes is booming, offering a vital revenue stream to help it pursue its nuclear ambitions

The Conversation

TikTok star Munya Chawawa takes on North Korea in new documentary – it follows a long tradition of western media poking fun at the Kim family’s regime

Munya Chawawa, who is best known for his satirical comedy sketches aimed at educating and entertaining a Gen Z audience, has made a new documentary about Kim Jong-un’s North Korea. How to Survive a Dictator premiered at Sheffield’s DocFest on June 13, and will be broadcast on Channel 4 later…

The Guardian - UK

Putin praises North Korea for Ukraine support ahead of visit to Pyongyang

Russian leader will have talks with Kim Jong-un with shared aim of expanding security and economic cooperation

Al Jazeera

Russia’s Putin to visit North Korea for the first time in 24 years

Russian president to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a state visit on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years

Facing increasing isolation on the world stage over his invasion of Ukraine, the Russian leader has turned to Kim Jong-un

The Guardian - AU

US and South Korea sound warning amid reports Putin is headed to North Korea

Civilian aircraft have been cleared from Pyongyang’s airport and there are signs of preparations for a possible parade in Kim Il-sung Square

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