President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia would keep developing its arsenal of nuclear weapons, the world's largest, as a deterrent and would supply the army fighting in Ukraine with the latest weaponry and drones. Watch in for more details!

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<p>The United States said on Thursday (Jun 20) that Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow may supply weapons to North Korea after signing a defence pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin said on Thursday that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea, and&nbsp;according to him it would be a mirror response to the Western arming of Ukraine. The defence pact means both countries will provide immediate military assistance if either of them is attacked.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked about Putin's comments, Miller told a news briefing that "it is incredibly concerning". He added, "It would destabilise the Korean Peninsula, of course, and potentially… depending on the type of weapons they provide, might violate U.N. Security Council resolutions that Russia itself has supported."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Putin, during his visit to Vietnam, warned South Korea that sending weapons to Ukraine would be a "big mistake". His comments came after a report in Yonhap news which said South Korea would review the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The defence pact has particularly irked the West, with White House national security spokesperson John Kirby calling it a cause of concern. According to Kirby, the pact shows Russia’s desperation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We've been talking about this and warning about a burgeoning defence relationship between these two countries now for many months through a series of downgraded intelligence that we’ve put out there," he said.</p>

<p>"Obviously it's something we've taken seriously," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: US expedites air defence to Ukraine as Russia pounds power plants</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>South Korea summons Russian ambassador&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, South Korea on Friday summoned Russia's ambassador to Seoul concerning the defence deal. Seoul "strongly urged Russia to immediately stop military cooperation with North Korea and comply with (UN) Security Council resolutions," the foreign ministry said in a statement.</p>

<p>Summoning Russia's Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev came two days after Putin and Kim signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement, which includes a pledge to come to each other's aid if attacked.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


The United States said on Thursday (Jun 20) that Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow may supply weapons to North Korea after signing a defence pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning".

The United States said on Thursday (Jun 20) that Russian President Vladimir Putin's comments that Moscow may supply weapons to North Korea after signing a defence pact with Pyongyang are "incredibly concerning". Putin said on Thursday that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea, and according to him it would be a mirror response to the Western arming of Ukraine. The defence pact means both countries will provide immediate military assistance if either of them is attacked. Also read: Russia's 'shadow fleet' resurfaces: 200 civilian vessels suspected of North Sea espionage On being asked about Putin's comments, Miller told a news briefing that "it is incredibly concerning". He added, "It would destabilise the Korean Peninsula, of course, and potentially… depending on the type of weapons they provide, might violate U.N. Security Council resolutions that Russia itself has supported." Putin, during his visit to Vietnam, warned South Korea that sending weapons to Ukraine would be a "big mistake". His comments came after a report in Yonhap news which said South Korea would review the possibility of supplying weapons to Ukraine. Also read: Ukraine war: Russia neutralised 114 drones launched by Ukraine overnight The defence pact has particularly irked the West, with White House national security spokesperson John Kirby calling it a cause of concern. According to Kirby, the pact shows Russia’s desperation. "We've been talking about this and warning about a burgeoning defence relationship between these two countries now for many months through a series of downgraded intelligence that we’ve put out there," he said. "Obviously it's something we've taken seriously," he added. Watch: Russia-Ukraine War: US expedites air defence to Ukraine as Russia pounds power plants × South Korea summons Russian ambassador Meanwhile, South Korea on Friday summoned Russia's ambassador to Seoul concerning the defence deal. Seoul "strongly urged Russia to immediately stop military cooperation with North Korea and comply with (UN) Security Council resolutions," the foreign ministry said in a statement. Summoning Russia's Ambassador Georgy Zinoviev came two days after Putin and Kim signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement, which includes a pledge to come to each other's aid if attacked. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>An investigation has revealed that Russia's fleet of alleged spy ships operating in the North Sea has increased to about 200 civilian ships.</p>

<p>According to a joint investigation by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd and the Follow the Money platform, which was published on Thursday (June 20), Russia has increased the number of its cargo ships, fishing boats, research vessels, oil tankers, and pleasure yachts that are suspected of gathering information about the locations of vital infrastructure and pipelines in the North Sea to sabotage or disrupt them.</p>

<p>According to the study, the vessels, most of which are docked in Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands, are accused of having participated in around 1,000 instances of espionage in the North Sea.</p>

<p>Since 2014, Russian ships have been accused of spying on infrastructure in the North Sea. In a previous inquiry, public broadcasters in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway discovered that during NATO training exercises, at least fifty Russian ships, supposedly civilian and fishing vessels, had lingered close to oil and gas fields, power stations, and military training grounds.</p>

<p>According to the investigation published on Thursday, Russian-flagged ships are regularly involved in suspicious loitering activities. They have also been used to scout out the locations and weak points of the vital infrastructure in the North Sea, instead of carrying out research, moving cargo, or fishing.</p>

<p>"Russian ships are suspicious in themselves, even if they maintain a very normal sailing pattern. Because every Russian ship, even if it works for a private company, works for the Russian government anyway," Thomas De Spiegelaere, spokesman for the Maritime Security Cell of the Belgian Federal Public Service of Mobility and Transport, said in a statement.</p>

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<p>"Russia could use about 200 civilian vessels for espionage in the North Sea. This has not happened since the Cold War," Agentstvo, an independent Russian investigative site commented on the report on Friday.</p>

<p>Ewa Skoog Haslum, the chief of Sweden's navy, also expressed worry about Russian ships that were present in the Baltic Sea in April.<br />
&nbsp;According to Skoog Haslum, Russia could be employing its "shadow fleet" of oil tankers for espionage operations in the Baltic Sea.</p>

<p>The Baltic Sea is home to Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet," which is made up of outdated boats that frequently change their flag registrations, lack proper insurance, and operate under opaque ownership. According to experts, Russia is using the ships to get around restrictions on its oil shipments.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An investigation has revealed that Russia's fleet of alleged spy ships operating in the North Sea has increased to about 200 civilian ships. According to a joint investigation by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd and the Follow the Money platform, which was published on Thursday (June 20), Russia has increased the number of its cargo ships, fishing boats, research vessels, oil tankers, and pleasure yachts that are suspected of gathering information about the locations of vital infrastructure and pipelines in the North Sea to sabotage or disrupt them.

An investigation has revealed that Russia's fleet of alleged spy ships operating in the North Sea has increased to about 200 civilian ships. According to a joint investigation by the Belgian newspaper De Tijd and the Follow the Money platform, which was published on Thursday (June 20), Russia has increased the number of its cargo ships, fishing boats, research vessels, oil tankers, and pleasure yachts that are suspected of gathering information about the locations of vital infrastructure and pipelines in the North Sea to sabotage or disrupt them. According to the study, the vessels, most of which are docked in Germany, Norway, and the Netherlands, are accused of having participated in around 1,000 instances of espionage in the North Sea. Since 2014, Russian ships have been accused of spying on infrastructure in the North Sea. In a previous inquiry, public broadcasters in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway discovered that during NATO training exercises, at least fifty Russian ships, supposedly civilian and fishing vessels, had lingered close to oil and gas fields, power stations, and military training grounds. According to the investigation published on Thursday, Russian-flagged ships are regularly involved in suspicious loitering activities. They have also been used to scout out the locations and weak points of the vital infrastructure in the North Sea, instead of carrying out research, moving cargo, or fishing. "Russian ships are suspicious in themselves, even if they maintain a very normal sailing pattern. Because every Russian ship, even if it works for a private company, works for the Russian government anyway," Thomas De Spiegelaere, spokesman for the Maritime Security Cell of the Belgian Federal Public Service of Mobility and Transport, said in a statement. Also read: Greece's summer tragedy: Record heat wave ignites wildfires, closes Acropolis, and claims tourists' lives "Russia could use about 200 civilian vessels for espionage in the North Sea. This has not happened since the Cold War," Agentstvo, an independent Russian investigative site commented on the report on Friday. Ewa Skoog Haslum, the chief of Sweden's navy, also expressed worry about Russian ships that were present in the Baltic Sea in April. According to Skoog Haslum, Russia could be employing its "shadow fleet" of oil tankers for espionage operations in the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is home to Moscow's so-called "shadow fleet," which is made up of outdated boats that frequently change their flag registrations, lack proper insurance, and operate under opaque ownership. According to experts, Russia is using the ships to get around restrictions on its oil shipments. (With inputs from agencies)

Russia's 'shadow fleet' resurfaces: 200 civilian vessels suspected of North Sea espionage

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Countries wishing to join BRICS must not engage in unilateral sanctions, according to Russian deputy foreign minister Sergey Ryabkov. At a Moscow press conference, Ryabkov highlighted this as a principal criterion for BRICS membership, particularly emphasizing the prohibition of sanctions against any current BRICS members, especially Russia.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave Russian President Vladimir Putin a pair of Pungsan dogs. Both leaders also exchanged several gifts during their meeting. Watch in for more details!

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Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam early on Thursday for talks with the country's Communist leaders on the final stop of his two-nation tour of Asia after concluding a defence pact with North Korea. Watch in for more details!

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Vietnam for a state visit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Vietnam on Thursday for talks with the country's Communist leaders on the final stop of his two-nation tour of Asia after concluding a defence pact with North Korea. Watch in for more details!

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<p>Netizens go through everything on social media with a fine tooth comb, and this time, none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin caught their attention. Videos from Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years have gone viral on social media, allegedly showing the leader looking bored at a special concert performance in Pyongyang in his honour.</p>

<p>Aside from Russian and North Korean delegations, Putin and Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, attended the concert at the Pyongyang Sports Hall.</p>

<p>"We welcome the President of the Russian Federation, Comrade Vladimir Putin!" a banner extended across the hall read in Korean and Russian.</p>

<p>Following Putin's full-scale invasion of the neighbouring country, Ukraine in February 2022, Pyongyang and Moscow have strengthened their diplomatic ties. On Wednesday, the two presidents inked a fresh strategic alliance deal that mandates that, in the event of a conflict, both countries will employ all available means to provide prompt military support.</p>

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<p>Both nations' national anthems were played, and artists treated Putin to a medley of Russian hits, such as "The Sacred War," "Where Does the Motherland Begin," "We Need One Victory," and "Katyusha."</p>

<p>A video of Putin at the event, which has been viewed over 200,000 times, led social media users to speculate that he did not like the concert.</p>

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<p>"Putin: 'How did I get myself into this?!'" one X user commented, sharing a screen grab of the Russian leader.</p>

<p>"Putin looks bored," wrote another.</p>

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<p>"The body language doesn't show excitement or happiness in either leader," commented a third.</p>

<p>Russia's state-run news agency Tass quoted Kim on Wednesday, stating that his country "expresses full support and solidarity to the Russian government, army and people in carrying out a special military operation in Ukraine to protect sovereignty, security interests, as well as territorial integrity."</p>

<p>"The comprehensive partnership agreement signed today provides, among other things, for mutual assistance in the event of aggression against one of the parties to this agreement," Putin was quoted as saying by Tass.</p>

<p>Kim referred to the deal as the "strongest ever treaty" that Moscow and Pyongyang had inked. Russian media agencies said that Putin extended an invitation to Kim to visit the Russian capital at a later date.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Netizens go through everything on social media with a fine tooth comb, and this time, none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin caught their attention. Videos from Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years have gone viral on social media, allegedly showing the leader looking bored at a special concert performance in Pyongyang in his honour.

Netizens go through everything on social media with a fine tooth comb, and this time, none other than Russian President Vladimir Putin caught their attention. Videos from Putin's first visit to North Korea in 24 years have gone viral on social media, allegedly showing the leader looking bored at a special concert performance in Pyongyang in his honour. Aside from Russian and North Korean delegations, Putin and Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, attended the concert at the Pyongyang Sports Hall. "We welcome the President of the Russian Federation, Comrade Vladimir Putin!" a banner extended across the hall read in Korean and Russian. Following Putin's full-scale invasion of the neighbouring country, Ukraine in February 2022, Pyongyang and Moscow have strengthened their diplomatic ties. On Wednesday, the two presidents inked a fresh strategic alliance deal that mandates that, in the event of a conflict, both countries will employ all available means to provide prompt military support. Putin: "How did I get myself into this?!" pic.twitter.com/5fU5KulA0L — Ian Corzine (@iancorzine) June 19, 2024 × Both nations' national anthems were played, and artists treated Putin to a medley of Russian hits, such as "The Sacred War," "Where Does the Motherland Begin," "We Need One Victory," and "Katyusha." A video of Putin at the event, which has been viewed over 200,000 times, led social media users to speculate that he did not like the concert. Also read: Israel deepens Rafah offensive as civilians in central Gaza camps scramble for safety "Putin: 'How did I get myself into this?!'" one X user commented, sharing a screen grab of the Russian leader. "Putin looks bored," wrote another. Putin's thoughts at this very moment: Jesus, they won't stop clapping — NovaScotia 2SLGBTQIA+ (@NovaScotiaAnon) June 19, 2024 × "The body language doesn't show excitement or happiness in either leader," commented a third. Russia's state-run news agency Tass quoted Kim on Wednesday, stating that his country "expresses full support and solidarity to the Russian government, army and people in carrying out a special military operation in Ukraine to protect sovereignty, security interests, as well as territorial integrity." "The comprehensive partnership agreement signed today provides, among other things, for mutual assistance in the event of aggression against one of the parties to this agreement," Putin was quoted as saying by Tass. Kim referred to the deal as the "strongest ever treaty" that Moscow and Pyongyang had inked. Russian media agencies said that Putin extended an invitation to Kim to visit the Russian capital at a later date. (With inputs from agencies)

Putin's Pyongyang yawn: Social media buzzes over videos of 'bored' Putin at North Korean concert - See pics

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