North Korea

South Korea has expressed deep concern to China about Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to North Korea amid rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula over North Korea's provocations, fearing that it could strengthen military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang and undermine peace and stability in the region.

U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken condemned China, Iran and North Korea for supporting Russia's military economy and defense industrial base, which made Russia's invasion of Ukraine possible.

Putin arrives in the DPRK on a state visit. For the first time in 24 years. He was met at the airport by Kim Jong-un.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin will arrive in Pyongyang today for a state visit, and the city has been decorated with Russian flags and his portraits.

The NATO Secretary General warned that China will face consequences if it continues to support Russia's war in Ukraine.

Dozens of North Korean soldiers temporarily crossed the heavily fortified border with South Korea, but retreated after warning shots from the South Korean military.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for talks with leader Kim Jong-un, with the possibility of signing a "strategic partnership" agreement.

This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to Vietnam, which angered the United States, as Hanoi ignored the Peace Summit in Switzerland the day before.

In 2023, the nine nuclear powers spent a total of $91 billion on their nuclear arsenals, with the United States accounting for more than half of this amount - $51. 5 billion.

NATO is considering putting more nuclear weapons on alert and increasing the transparency of its nuclear arsenal to deter potential threats from russia and China.

Putin's potential visit to North Korea could deepen military ties between the two countries in violation of UN resolutions, which is a concern for South Korea and the United States.

North Korea has shipped containers to Russia that can hold about 5 million artillery shells, and Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to seek closer security cooperation with North Korea, especially in the area of military supplies, during his upcoming visit to Pyongyang.

Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit North Korea and then Vietnam in the coming weeks. Officially, the dates have not yet been approved, but a preliminary visit to Vietnam is scheduled for May 19-20.

Sullivan stressed the importance of giving Ukraine the opportunity to use American weapons to strike russian firing positions on the other side of the border, as the russian federation continues its offensive around Kharkiv.

The presidents of the United States and France promised to support efforts to use frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine in accordance with international law.

North Korea is resuming sending propaganda balloons across the border to South Korea, despite a promise to stop it, the total number of which has exceeded 99.

Biden signed updated guidelines on the conditions for the use of nuclear weapons, emphasizing the need to simultaneously contain the growing arsenal of China and Russia.

Canada has imposed economic sanctions on former Ukrainian politicians and officials associated with President Viktor Yanukovych.

South Korea resumes military operations along the demarcation line with North Korea after the suspension of the military agreement with the DPRK.

More than 3,000 foreign components from more than 30 countries, including Western and Asian countries, have been found in weapons used by Russia to attack Ukraine.

Since 2022, Conflict Armament Research (CAR) has published thirteen public reports outlining studies of various types of weapons used by Russia in Ukraine, including russian, Iranian and North Korean weapons systems.

North Korea has temporarily suspended the launch of balloons filled with garbage and excrement into South Korea as a countermeasure, but warned it could resume the campaign if anti-North Korean leaflets were sent from the South.

North Korea has launched hundreds of garbage-filled balloons across the border with South Korea in retaliation for activists scattering anti-North Korean leaflets.

On Saturday, June 1, North Korea launched at least 10 balloons with garbage bags attached to them in the direction of the South Korean province of Gyeonggi in response to activists sending leaflets criticizing the Pyongyang regime from South Korea.

According to US Deputy Secretary of state Kart Campbell, the United States is considering imposing sanctions on Chinese firms and financial institutions that systematically support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

The EU has imposed sanctions on 9 more individuals and legal entities from North Korea for supporting Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine by providing military assistance and circumventing UN sanctions.

Washington and Beijing held high-level talks to ease tensions and discuss cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as the fight against drugs. The parties also discussed differences over Taiwan, the war in Ukraine and other issues.

Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said China was responsible for exporting military products, responding to the United States ' accusations of supporting the Russian defense industry, and stressed China's desire for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

North Korea launched a ballistic missile towards the sea of Japan, which flew about 350 kilometers.

According to a report by Amnesty International, at least 1,153 people were executed worldwide in 2023, up 31% from the previous year, with a sharp increase in Iran and Saudi Arabia.