‘Smash the imperialists’: N Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin exchange letters
Leaders say the allies are ‘fully demonstrating their invincibility’ and pledge to bolster security ties as US accuses Pyongyang of supplying weapons to Moscow.
Russia-Ukraine war live: Moscow ‘hits’ Danube grain port; ship sets sail
A ship stuck in Odesa for more than 17 months sets sail along a new temporary maritime corridor established by Ukraine for merchant shipping despite Russian threats of attack.
Latvia sends soldiers to boost security on border with Belarus
Latvia says country is facing increased ‘hybrid threats’ and blames Belarusian authorities of involvement in encouraging people to cross border.
Russian drone attack damages Ukraine Danube river port
Russian drones attacked a Ukrainian Danube river port and damaged grain silos and warehouses.
China’s defence minister visits Russia and Belarus in show of support
Beijing says the visit underscores the drive by China and Russia to align foreign policies in a bid to undermine the Western-led liberal-democratic world order.
Has Russia pulled the plug on the Wagner Group?
Russia and Wagner now appear to be at odds, with reports suggesting Putin’s government is no longer funding the group.
Russian rouble falls to levels seen at start of Ukraine invasion
Currency hits 17-month low with Moscow blaming ‘loose monetary policy’.
Polish PM Morawiecki seeks referendum on irregular migration
Polish premier looks to hold referendum to ask citizens if they support accepting ‘illegal immigrants’.
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