[Analytics] Looming Kim-Putin summit could complicate U.S. diplomacy
With President Trump’s diplomatic outreach stalled, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will seek to expand…
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[Analytics] US whips Russia’s presence in Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged Latin America to remain alert on the presence…
Russia confirms preparations under way for Putin-Kim summit
MOSCOW/BEIJING/SEOUL, Apr 16, 2019, Yonhap. A senior Russian diplomat has confirmed that preparations are under…
N.K. leader could hold first summit with Putin next week: sources
MOSCOW/SEOUL, Apr 15, 2019, Yonhap. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may hold his first-ever summit…
Vietnamese frigates sail to China for naval review
HANOI, Apr 15, 2019, VN Express. Two Vietnamese frigates are on their way to China…
Russian presidential carmaker Aurus is ready to enter Asian markets
MOSCOW, Apr 14, 2019, RT. Russian automaker Aurus, which produces limousines for the Russian president,…
[Analytics] Eye on America, China-Russia flex naval muscles
China and Russia are mounting a joint counter to US supremacy over Asia’s waterways, though…
Russia waiting for response to invitation for Kim Jong-un to visit, says Kremlin aide
MOSCOW, Apr 4, 2019, TASS. Moscow is awaiting response from North Korea to an invitation…
Chinese man starts around-the-world flight in Chicago
CHICAGO, Apr 3, 2019, Xinhua. A 57-year-old Chinese man kicked off his second flight around…
ASEAN, Russia seek to enhance cooperation efficiency
JAKARTA, Apr 3, 2019, VNA. The 17th meeting of the ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee took…
Pakistan airspace closure hits Afghan, Kazakh, Russian airlines
ISLAMABAD, Apr 3, 2019, The Hindu. Thousands of passengers travelling this summer are likely to…
Russian minister in Pyongyang amid speculation over N.K. leader’s trip to Moscow
SEOUL, Apr 2, 2019, Yonhap. A senior Russian official has arrived in North Korea, Pyongyang’s…