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international-relations3 years ago•4 min saved

"Kremlin Silent on Putin-Kim Meeting as Drones Downed near Moscow: Ukraine Live Briefing"

The Kremlin has refused to comment on reports of a possible meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, where arms negotiations may take place. Meanwhile, Russian air defense systems shot down three Ukrainian drones near Moscow and one over Crimea. The Ukrainian parliament has officially dismissed Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, and Putin did not rejoin the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Additionally, Cuba has identified a human trafficking scheme involving Cuban citizens fighting for Russia against Ukraine, and Russia is discussing the possibility of a joint naval exercise with North Korea.

via The Washington Post|

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international-relations3 years ago•2 min saved

"Russia-North Korea Arms Talks Escalate Amid Concerns Over Ukraine War"

The United States has expressed concern over the "actively advancing" arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea, citing new intelligence and the exchange of letters between Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. The White House is particularly worried about potential weapons deals that could supply Russia's struggling war in Ukraine. The focus of these negotiations is artillery munitions, as Russia fights to hold onto occupied land in the face of Ukraine's counteroffensive. The U.S. has urged North Korea to cease these negotiations and warned of exposing and sanctioning individuals and entities involved in facilitating arms deals between the two countries. Any such deal would violate UN Security Council resolutions. Both Russia and North Korea have denied any arms transfer, but their close relationship and military collaboration have been evident in recent years.

via NBC News|

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international-relations3 years ago•4 min saved

U.S. reveals Russia and North Korea's progress in arms negotiations

The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, revealed that Russia and North Korea are actively advancing negotiations for weapons to be used in the war in Ukraine, which she called "new" and "deeply troubling." Meanwhile, Ukraine is investigating corruption within its military medical commissions, which accepted bribes in exchange for falsified health documents to exempt men from the draft. In Russia, a military airfield in Pskov returned to normal after a drone attack, and the country experienced multiple drone attacks throughout August. The global impact includes the resignation of the British Defense Minister and Russia discussing an alternative grain deal with Turkey. The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence reported that Russia's invasion of Ukraine disrupted global food security, with Russian forces stealing 6 million tons of Ukrainian wheat.

via The Washington Post|

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