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Modi-Putin phone calls shaped Indian PM’s decision to visit Moscow for annual summit
Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Moscow for the annual summit stems from two phone calls between him and President Vladimir Putin. They first spoke after Putin's election victory in March and again following Modi's re-election in June. The visit aims to boost the strategic partnership amid global scrutiny and discussions on the Ukraine conflict. India's strategic autonomy and historical ties with Russia play a crucial role, emphasizing cooperation in defense, energy, and geopolitical support, including Soviet backing during the 1971 war and the Kashmir issue.
More than meets the eye in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Asia trip
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent visits to North Korea and Vietnam carry a dual message: reinforcing Moscow’s presence in East and Southeast Asia and signaling to Beijing that Russia is not a subordinate partner. Putin aims to show that Russia has strategic options, countering China's influence. Prof. James Curran notes that Putin's engagement with nations having complex relations with China, like North Korea and Vietnam, highlights his intent. In Hanoi, Russia proposed joint energy projects and nuclear power development, reaffirming its longstanding ties and countering Beijing’s dominance.
UK's Nigel Farage says the West provoked Putin's invasion of Ukraine
The remarks, made in an interview with the BBC aired late on Friday, drew strong criticism across the British political spectrum ahead of a July 4 election in which Farage's party is predicted to win millions of votes. Farage said he stood by comments made shortly after Moscow's February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, when he posted on social media that the move was a "consequence of EU and NATO expansion". He said he had been predicting a war in Ukraine as early as 2014.
China watches cautiously as Russia and North Korea strengthen ties
China is closely watching as Russia and North Korea strengthen their relationship through a new defense pact, raising concerns about power dynamics. China faces a strategic dilemma, aiming to maintain peace on the Korean Peninsula while countering US influence. Its restrained response indicates uncertainty about how to navigate the situation. Experts suggest internal disagreements or difficulty assessing the situation may be hindering China's response. While some in China may see the pact as balancing US dominance, there is discomfort over potential outcomes.
Putin came to Asia to disrupt, and he succeeded
President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Asia has caused turmoil in the region, impacting Washington, Beijing, and Indo-Pacific nations. The trip, marked by communist red, reshaped the geopolitical landscape with deals in North Korea and Vietnam.
Watch Putin driving Kim Jong Un in gifted Limousine; Korean supreme leader gifts two dogs in return
Russian President Vladimir Putin's unprecedented visit to North Korea aimed to bolster ties with Kim Jong Un, marked by Putin's gift of a Russian-made Aurus Senat limousine. The leaders' jovial test drive in the armored vehicle was captured in a widely circulated video. Kim reciprocated with two Pungsan dogs. The diplomatic exchange underscores efforts to strengthen relations amidst global scrutiny.
Vietnam greets Vladimir Putin in big boost to ties
A day after signing a mutual defence agreement with North Korea, Putin said that Moscow and Hanoi were interested in building what he called a reliable security architecture in the Asia-Pacific region. "We will also increase the efficiency of cooperation on these projects in the energy and gas sectors to create favorable conditions for the work of our companies," Putin said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam on state visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam on a state visit after concluding his trip to North Korea. He was welcomed at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport by Vietnamese officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha. During his visit, Putin will meet with Vietnam's President and other top leaders. In North Korea, Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive partnership agreement, marking a significant elevation in bilateral ties and committing to mutual assistance. The visit featured grand celebrations and gift exchanges.
Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership, vowing closer ties in face of rivalry with West
Speaking before the summit, Putin thanked Kim for North Korea's support in Ukraine and said the two countries would sign an agreement to boost their partnership as both "fight against the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S. and its satellites against the Russian Federation."
Putin says Russia and North Korea have vowed to aid each other if attacked in new partnership deal
Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which the country provides Moscow with badly needed munitions for its war in Ukraine in exchange for economic assistance and technology transfers that could enhance the threat posed by Kim's nuclear weapons and missile program.
North Korea's Kim vows 'full support' for Russia in Ukraine as Putin vows to upgrade ties
Putin thanked Kim for the support and said the two countries would sign an agreement to boost their partnership as both "fight against the imperialist hegemonistic policies of the U.S. and its satellites against the Russian Federation."
Vladimir Putin thanks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for unwavering support at summit, including on Ukraine
An honour guard including mounted soldiers, and a large crowd of civilians gathered at the square by the Taedong River running through the capital. The scene included children holding balloons, and giant portraits of the two leaders with national flags adorning the Grand People's Study Hall.
Before his summit with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin vows they'll beat sanctions together
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and pledged close cooperation to overcome US-led sanctions. Ahead of his two-day summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Putin highlighted their mutual opposition to Western ambitions and plans to develop independent trade and payment systems. Putin’s visit marks his first to North Korea in 24 years and underscores growing military and economic ties. US and South Korean officials have accused North Korea of supplying Russia with military aid for the Ukraine conflict, which both countries deny.
Russia President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea, an old ally
Putin was met at Pyongyang's airport by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. They shook hands and embraced, and Kim later joined Putin in his car to personally guide him to Pyongyang's Kumsusan State Guest House, North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said.
Russia, N Korea to work together to counter Western sanctions: Putin says ahead of Pyongyang visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea during his upcoming two-day visit to the country, scheduled to begin on Tuesday. In an article published in North Korea's Rodong Sinmun and reported by the state news agency TASS, Putin outlined plans for the two countries to collaborate on building a security architecture in Eurasia, countering Western sanctions, and establishing independent transaction systems.
Ukraine summit opens in Switzerland, seeking path to peace
World leaders were joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Switzerland on Saturday for a summit on peace in his country, but with Russia staying away it is seen as the first step in a long process. "Together, we are making the first step toward just peace based on the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law," he said on X, formerly Twitter.
World leaders to meet at Swiss resort on possible Ukraine peace roadmap, Russia is notably absent
Leaders from Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Kenya, and Somalia, alongside numerous Western heads of state and government, are set to convene at a conference this weekend to discuss the initial steps toward peace in Ukraine, with Russia notably absent. Hosted by Swiss officials, the conference will see over 50 heads of state and government, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as 100 delegations from European bodies and the United Nations.
For truce, exit annexed areas, end NATO bid: Vladimir Putin to Ukraine
On the eve of a conference in Switzerland to which Russia has not been invited, Putin set out maximalist conditions wholly at odds with the terms demanded by Ukraine, apparently reflecting Moscow's growing confidence that its forces have the upper hand in the war.
Vladimir Putin says freezing of Russian assets in West is 'theft'
Russian President Vladimir Putin criticised the freezing of Russian assets abroad as "theft" and vowed to retaliate. G7 leaders agreed on a $50 billion loan for Ukraine using profits from frozen Russian assets, prompting US President Joe Biden to emphasize resolve against Russia. Putin accused Western countries of justifying their actions and warned of severe consequences, stating the nuclear standoff is nearing a critical point.
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