The Kremlin clings to Soviet-designed aircraft even as Russia’s commercial carriers opt for Western planes.
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Why Is Putin in Vietnam?
President Vladimir V. Putin is keen to maintain the longstanding military ties between Russia and Vietnam, as Hanoi has developed deeper bonds with Washington.
Putin and Kim Jong-un Sign Pact in North Korea
A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia’s leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising alarms in the West. The text of the agreement was not immediately released.
Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim
President Vladimir V. Putin’s military needs have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen ties with the authoritarian government of Kim Jong-un, which is well stocked in munitions.
What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?
Moscow needs conventional arms like artillery shells and missiles that North Korea could provide to give it an edge in its war of attrition in Ukraine.
What Weapons Is North Korea Accused of Supplying to Russia?
Moscow needs conventional arms like artillery shells and missiles that North Korea could provide to give it an edge in its war of attrition in Ukraine.
Putin to Visit North Korea and Meet With Kim Jong-un
Seeking more weapons for the war in Ukraine, the Russian president plans to return to the country on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.
North Korea Launches Long-Range Rocket Carrying Satellite
Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, has made deploying a fleet of spy satellites one of his country’s latest military ambitions.
Putin’s China Visit Highlights Military Ties That Worry the West
The Russian leader visited an institute in Harbin known for defense research. President Xi Jinping saw him off with a rare and seemingly deliberate embrace for the cameras.
Kim Ki-Nam, Chief Propagandist in North Korea for Decades, Dies
Mr. Kim, who served under all three generations of the country’s ruling family, was likened to Joseph Goebbels, Nazi Germany’s propaganda minister.