Finland Signs Security Agreement with Ukraine, $203 Million in Military AidPresident Alexander Stubb visits UkraineA 10-year long-term security agreementUkraine lowers conscription age to boost troop numbers Finland has pledged additional military support to Ukraine, with which Russia is at war, through a security agreement that will last for ten years. Reuters reported on the 3rd (local time) that Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Ukrainian […]
Ukrainian Drone Flies 684 Miles, Hits Russian Oil Refinery and Drone FactoryReuters·Yonhap News The New York Times (NYT) reported that the Ukrainian military attacked a Russian oil refinery and munitions factory over 684 miles (1,100 km) away from the border using drones on April 2nd. The NYT reported that the oil refinery and munitions factory in the Tatarstan region of Russia, about 700 miles (1,127km) away […]
NATO: 'Massive Ukraine Aid Package Ahead of Possible Trump Re-Election'Discussed a 5-year $100 billion military aidStoltenberg proposed a “Trump-Proof” plan“Requires agreement of 32 member states, fairly nascent.” The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has proposed a $100 bn military aid package to Ukraine in anticipation of Donald Trump’s potential return to the presidency. According to the Financial Times on the 2nd (local time), NATO […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 3North Korea-Russia talks are possible in the first half of this year, following the Ukraine war and the success of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term. The possibility of holding them in Pyongyang as early as April is high, and the close ties between the two countries are expected to continue. Last month, the Russian […]
North Korea's Secret Launch Plans for April - Part 2According to Voice of America (VOA), groups believed to be troops were spotted one after another at a military parade training ground near the Mirim Airport in Pyongyang, North Korea. According to the analysis of satellite images from the American private satellite company Planet Labs, crowds marked with dots on the site began to appear […]
Russia's Baltika Slaps Carlsberg Subsidiaries with $900 Million Damage ClaimBaltika and Carlsberg of Russia are currently in a dispute over licensing issues. On the 1st (local time), a Russian court revealed that Baltika Brewery in Russia had claimed damages equivalent to 6.24 billion Danish crowns ($897 million) from four Carlsberg subsidiaries. After Moscow seized and took over Baltika, a subsidiary of Carlsberg in Russia, […]
Europe's Gas Lifeline at Risk: Ukraine Dispute Threatens SupplyRussia’s state-owned gas company, Gazprom, has supplied more than 40 million cubic meters (1.4 billion cubic feet) of gas to Europe daily. The company has been utilizing the gas pipeline in Sudzha, Ukraine, which has been the only route available since the closure of the Nord Stream pipeline. However, concerns have been raised that the […]
Russia Takes North Korea's Side: UN Sanctions Lifted Amid Diplomatic TensionsOn the 28th, the UN Security Council voted on the resolution to extend the term of the panel of experts and it was rejected The United Nations Security Council’s (UNSC) panel of experts, who monitor the implementation of sanctions against North Korea, will cease operations at the end of next month. On the 28th (local […]
Russia-North Korea: A Bond Against 'Hostile Forces'—Intelligence Chiefs ConveneIt was the first visit to North Korea in 13 years since 2011 The Russian Foreign Intelligence Service delegation, led by Director Sergey Yevgenyevich Naryshkin, visited North Korea to discuss practical issues for strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the North Korean Workers’ Party, reported on the 28th, […]
Putin Threatens Retaliation Against Countries Hosting F-16s for UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin has once again mentioned nuclear weapons concerning the war in Ukraine. According to Russia’s TASS news agency on the 27th (local time), Putin said during a meeting with his country’s fighter pilots, “F-16s that could be provided to Ukraine can carry nuclear weapons, and Russia will take this into account in […]
Vietnam to Host Putin: A Strategic Move in Foreign PolicyNguyen Phu Trong, the top figure in Vietnam’s power hierarchy and the Secretary of the Communist Party, has formally invited Vladimir Putin, the Russian President who recently secured his fifth consecutive term. According to local media VN Express on the 27th, the Central Foreign Affairs Committee of the party revealed that during a call with […]
Russia Supplies Refined Oil to North Korea, Defying UN SanctionsThe Financial Times analyzed the satellite images with the UK think tankThe very first case of direct supply to North Korea by sea Reports have emerged that Russia has begun to supply refined oil directly to North Korea by sea, ignoring UN sanctions. The Financial Times (FT) revealed on the 26th (local time) that this […]
U.S., EU on High Alert: Heightened Security Measures Post-Russian 'Terrorism'France Elevates Anti-Terror Alert to Highest LevelPoland, Adjacent to Ukraine, Strengthens SecurityItaly Increases Security Measures Ahead of EasterU.S. Prepares for Potential Cross-Border Terrorists Following the shooting attack by an armed group in Moscow, Russia, the United States and major Western European countries have successively intensified their anti-terrorism security measures. The United States, concerned about terrorist […]
Putin Blames 'Radical Islamists' for Moscow Attack, Points Finger at UkraineRussian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the terrorist attack at a concert hall in Moscow was carried out by Islamic extremists but claimed that there is suspicion of Ukrainian involvement. According to Bloomberg News on the 25th (local time), Putin stated at a meeting of the Security Council attended by the investigative authorities and the heads of […]
Terror Suspects in Moscow Court Display Swollen Faces Amid Torture ClaimsThe terrorists who carried out the indiscriminate shooting and arson attack on a concert hall in the Russian capital, Moscow, appeared in court with swollen faces. Videos and photos suggesting that Russian soldiers tortured the arrested terrorists are circulating on social media. According to AP news and others, on the 24th (local time), the Moscow […]
Macron Blames IS for Moscow Terror Attack, Reveals France Also TargetedFrench President Emmanuel Macron accused the extremist armed group Islamic State (IS) of being behind the Moscow theater terror attack in Russia, revealing on the 25th (local time) that they had attempted multiple attacks in France as well. According to AFP, Reuters, and other sources, Macron, who is visiting French Guiana, stated, “According to the information […]
Top Choice: Lotte Hotel Moscow Voted Best in the AreaLotte Hotel Moscow has been selected as the best hotel in the region. Its exceptional facilities and stylish interior have received high praise. According to Zoon, a Russian review specialist media, on the 24th, Lotte Hotel Moscow was chosen as the “Best Local Hotel.” Zoon selected superior hotels based on evaluations of the hotel’s rooms, […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to PrisonA Russian pickpocket, known for spending five hours a day getting on and off the Seoul subway to commit theft, has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community, on the 24th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal 17 (Judge Kim Han-chul) sentenced three Russian nationals, A (46), B (46), and female C (39), […]
Pope Francis Condemns Moscow Terror Attack as Defiance Against GodPope Francis condemned the shooting and arson attack that killed over 200 people at a venue on the outskirts of Moscow, Russia, calling it a “despicable attack challenging God.” According to foreign media such as AFP, on the 24th, the Pope, who presided over the Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, strongly criticized the […]
Putin Likely to Step Up Offensive in Ukraine After Shocking AttackAt least 133 killed in concert hall terror attackRussia detains 11 suspectsPutin alleges Ukrainian involvement, threatens retaliationZelenskyy and U.S. dismiss potential involvement The world is in shock following a terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue in the northwest of Moscow, Russia. There are growing concerns over potential retaliation against Ukraine following President […]
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