Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a "strategic partnership treaty" following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday. Watch in for more details!

Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership treaty

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As Russian President Vladimir Putin makes his first visit to North Korea in more than two decades. The visit comes as the two nations strengthen their alliance against increasing pressures from Washington. Watch in for more details!

Russian President Vladimir Putin makes a rare visit to North Korea

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History has been created. Vladimir Putin is on a state visit to North Korea. It is the Russian leader's first visit in 24 years. But what can Russia & North Korea offer each other? And why is NATO worried over Russia-North Korea ties? Watch this video to find out.

Putin in North Korea: What can Russia & North Korea offer each other?

Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to bolster ties between the two countries. And how will this bolstered partnership between the two nuclear-armed states impact the existing world order? Dr Robert Edwin Kelly, American political analyst on inter-Korean affairs joins us to discuss.

Putin's rare visit to North Korea

India and the US have seen a steady growth in the space sector ties in with recent decades and now India and the US are contemplating human lunar exploration.

India maintains close space ties with Russia

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was paying a visit to Washington to lay the groundwork for NATO's 75th anniversary summit next month.

The July gathering aims to send a decisive long-term message of support for Ukraine as President Joe Biden faces a tough reelection fight against Donald Trump, a skeptic of Western support for Kyiv.

Speaking ahead of a meeting with Biden, Stoltenberg accused China of worsening the conflict through what US officials say is a major export push to rebuild Russia's defense industry.

President Xi Jinping "has tried to create the impression that he is taking a back seat in this conflict, to avoid sanctions and keep trade flowing," Stoltenberg said at the Wilson Center.

"But the reality is that China is fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, and at the same time, it wants to maintain good relations with the West," he said.

"Beijing cannot have it both ways. At some point -- and unless China changes course -- allies need to impose a cost. There should be consequences."

In addition to the 32 members of the NATO alliance, the summit will also bring in four key partners from the Asia-Pacific: Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea.

China argues that it is not sending lethal assistance to either side -- unlike the United States and other Western nations.

Stoltenberg said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this week to North Korea, which has supplied shells to Moscow despite being under UN sanctions, further showed how Moscow was "dependent" on authoritarian leaders.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-and-italy-strengthen-ties-with-indo-mediterranean-initiative-732626">India and Italy strengthen ties with Indo-Mediterranean initiative</a>

Beijing steered clear of a weekend summit in Switzerland promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that reaffirmed Kyiv's demands for Russia to leave Ukrainian territory for any peace.

Russia has insisted that it is interested in talks, but has demanded Ukrainian forces withdraw from territory seized by Moscow.

Trump -- who in the past has voiced admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin -- has boasted that he can quickly end the war, likely by pressing Ukraine to accept demands.

In an unstated effort to "Trump-proof" future efforts, Stoltenberg wants the Washington summit both to put NATO in the lead of coordination on Ukraine and to set up a way for long-term military funding.

"The more credible our long-term support, the quicker Moscow will realize it cannot wait us out," he said.

"It may seem like a paradox, but the path to peace is more weapons for Ukraine."

The US Congress in April approved some $60 billion in new military funding for Ukraine but only after months of political fighting and opposition by some of Trump's Republican allies.

"Regardless of who's going to be the next president of the United States," Stoltenberg told reporters of the delay, "I believe that we should minimize the risk."

Stoltenberg said he would also tell Biden of the rising number of NATO members that are meeting a goal set in 2014 of spending two percent of GDP on defense.

Trump has long raged over what he sees as unfairness in the alliance founded in the Cold War.

On the campaign trail, he has suggested that he would encourage Russia to "do whatever the hell they want" to any NATO member that does not "pay (its) bills."

Asked about Trump's criticism, Stoltenberg, who led NATO throughout the mogul's 2017-2021 presidency, said that successive US administrations had "an absolutely valid point to say that European allies are spending too little."

"The good news is that's changing," Stoltenberg said.

"We're not saying that we are satisfied, but we are in a totally different place now than we were back in 2014."

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war.

NATO's chief called Monday for China to face consequences if it keeps up support to Russia, as he said that a steady flow of weapons to Ukraine was the only way to end the war. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was paying a visit to Washington to lay the groundwork for NATO's 75th anniversary summit next month. The July gathering aims to send a decisive long-term message of support for Ukraine as President Joe Biden faces a tough reelection fight against Donald Trump, a skeptic of Western support for Kyiv. Speaking ahead of a meeting with Biden, Stoltenberg accused China of worsening the conflict through what US officials say is a major export push to rebuild Russia's defense industry. President Xi Jinping "has tried to create the impression that he is taking a back seat in this conflict, to avoid sanctions and keep trade flowing," Stoltenberg said at the Wilson Center. "But the reality is that China is fueling the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II, and at the same time, it wants to maintain good relations with the West," he said. "Beijing cannot have it both ways. At some point -- and unless China changes course -- allies need to impose a cost. There should be consequences." In addition to the 32 members of the NATO alliance, the summit will also bring in four key partners from the Asia-Pacific: Australia, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. China argues that it is not sending lethal assistance to either side -- unlike the United States and other Western nations. Stoltenberg said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit this week to North Korea, which has supplied shells to Moscow despite being under UN sanctions, further showed how Moscow was "dependent" on authoritarian leaders. Also read: India and Italy strengthen ties with Indo-Mediterranean initiative Beijing steered clear of a weekend summit in Switzerland promoted by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky that reaffirmed Kyiv's demands for Russia to leave Ukrainian territory for any peace. Russia has insisted that it is interested in talks, but has demanded Ukrainian forces withdraw from territory seized by Moscow. Trump -- who in the past has voiced admiration for Russian President Vladimir Putin -- has boasted that he can quickly end the war, likely by pressing Ukraine to accept demands. In an unstated effort to "Trump-proof" future efforts, Stoltenberg wants the Washington summit both to put NATO in the lead of coordination on Ukraine and to set up a way for long-term military funding. "The more credible our long-term support, the quicker Moscow will realize it cannot wait us out," he said. "It may seem like a paradox, but the path to peace is more weapons for Ukraine." The US Congress in April approved some $60 billion in new military funding for Ukraine but only after months of political fighting and opposition by some of Trump's Republican allies. "Regardless of who's going to be the next president of the United States," Stoltenberg told reporters of the delay, "I believe that we should minimize the risk." Stoltenberg said he would also tell Biden of the rising number of NATO members that are meeting a goal set in 2014 of spending two percent of GDP on defense. Trump has long raged over what he sees as unfairness in the alliance founded in the Cold War. On the campaign trail, he has suggested that he would encourage Russia to "do whatever the hell they want" to any NATO member that does not "pay (its) bills." Asked about Trump's criticism, Stoltenberg, who led NATO throughout the mogul's 2017-2021 presidency, said that successive US administrations had "an absolutely valid point to say that European allies are spending too little." "The good news is that's changing," Stoltenberg said. "We're not saying that we are satisfied, but we are in a totally different place now than we were back in 2014."

West should 'impose a cost' on China for Russia support: NATO chief

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive in North Korea later on Tuesday, in his first visit in 24 years, underlining the deepening ties between the two nuclear-armed states. Watch in for more details!

Russian President Vladimir Putin's rare visit to North Korea

Russian President Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years

Russia claimed on Saturday that its forces had shot down 54 Ukrainian drones and intercepted multiple HIMARS rockets in the past day, while Ukraine said its troops had involved in 74 battles with Russian forces over the past 24 hours.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea on Tuesday and Wednesday for the first time in 24 years, the two countries said, underscoring Moscow's burgeoning partnership with the nuclear-armed state since the invasion of Ukraine.

Russian president Putin to visit North Korea for first time in 24 years

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Russia has officially offered India access to its advanced floating nuclear power plant (FNPP) technology, a move that could significantly impact India's energy landscape. WION's Senior correspondent Siddharth MP brings you this exclusive report from on board the world's first floating nuclear power plant.

India to buy Russia's floating nuclear plants?

Hours after the Kremlin said that the two-day peace Summit yielded no results, Russian forces continue to pound Ukraine. In the latest Russian missiles targeted Ukraine's East Central Poltava region on Monday. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine war | NATO Chief: China fueling the war in Ukraine, should change course

WION's Senor correspondent Siddharth MP brings you this exclusive report from on board the world's first floating nuclear power plant. Watch in for more details!

Will India buy Russia's floating nuclear plants?

Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday, Russian media said.

Russian forces storm detention centre to rescue two guards

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia was "not ready" to discuss a just and lasting peace. "Russia does not want peace, that is a fact," Zelensky told a press conference at the end of a major diplomatic summit in Switzerland. "Russia and their leadership are not ready for a just peace, that's a fact," he added.

Ukraine Peace Summit: Peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine says Zelensky

The war in Ukraine is yielding unbelievable profits for defence companies, middlemen and dealers who are now selling weapons at six-times the price. #Gravitas brings you the details.

Ukraine: The war for unbelievable profits

Ukraine Peace Summit: Zelensky says peace talks tomorrow if Russia leaves Ukraine

The Russia-Ukraine war continues to rage on. Meanwhile, the rift between Russia and the West is widening. NATO is at the forefront in aiding Ukraine. Now, NATO hints at putting nuclear weapons on standby. Is World War III around the corner? Watch this video for all details.

NATO to put nuclear weapons on standby amid growing threat from Russia & China

NATO is adapting its nuclear Arsenal in the face of security threats from Russia and China. NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg called for the block to display its stockpile to the world and send a direct message. Expenditure on nuclear weapons has also increased. Expenditure on Warheads is estimated to have risen by 13% to record 91.4 billion dollar in 2023 as per the survey by the International campaign to abolish nuclear weapons. Watch in for more details!

Global spending on nuclear weapons up 13% in record rise

British pop star Rod Stewart was booed at a concert in Germany while making a show of support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Watch in for more details!

Crowd boos a pop star Rod Stewart in Germany for Ukraine support

NATO is adapting its nuclear Arsenal in the face of security threats from Russia and China. NATO Chief Jens Stoltenberg called for the block to display its stockpile to the world and send a direct message.

NATO Chief: Display nuclear warheads, send message to Russia

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