Ruble Holds Steady: All Eyes on Interest Rate DecisionRussian Ruble. (Photo=Yonhap News) The Russian ruble is showing signs of stability. On the 21st (local time), the Russian ruble showed stability, boosted by high oil prices, ahead of the central bank meeting on Friday. The central bank is expected to maintain the interest rate at 16% for the second consecutive meeting. The ruble traded […]
Russian Media Alleges: Putin's Landslide Victory Tainted by 22 Million 'Fake Voters'▲ Russian President Vladimir Putin is delivering a speech to the audience at a concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of Crimea’s annexation and his election victory in Red Square, Moscow, on March 18 (local time). Putin won the Russian presidential election held between March 15 and 17 with a polling rate of 87.28%, securing his […]
Yemeni Rebels Strike Deal: Chinese and Russian Ships Safe in Red SeaYahya Sarea, a military spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, issued a statement on the 15th in Sanaa, Yemen, threatening to attack ships passing through the Red Sea as a sign of protest against the United States and Israel. /EPA, United Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North KoreaOn March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through ArtThe Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic PartnershipVladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Message to Russian President Vladimir PutinXi Jinping, who has been in power for 12 years as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China, recently sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who secured’ 30 years in power’ in the recent election on the 18th. According to a report […]
Putin's 30-Year Rule Spurs Global Discussions on Long-Serving LeadersRussian President Vladimir Putin. Yonhap News Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 71, is being viewed as solidifying his de facto lifetime rule following his presidential victory. President Putin is poised to rule for another six years until 2030, marking three decades in power and sparking discussions on long-serving rulers globally. There are relatively many rulers […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move?North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
China's Xi Jinping Congratulates Putin on 30-Year PresidencyXinhua United News President Xi Jinping, who has been in power in China for 12 years, congratulated Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, who has confirmed his “30-year rule.” According to China Central Television (CCTV), Xi congratulated Putin, “In recent years, the Russian people have united to overcome challenges and have steadily advanced on the […]
Putin Secures Fifth Term with Record-Breaking Vote ShareRussian President Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election by a landslide, achieving the highest vote share ever recorded. Announced by the Russian Central Election Commission on the 18th, the Russian presidential election, held from the 15th to the 17th, was virtually completed with a vote count of 99.75% by afternoon Korean time. Putin won […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
North Korean and Russian Youth Delegations Meet in RussiaThe Korean Central News Agency reported on the 27th of last month that a North Korean Youth Delegation led by Moon Chul, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League of North Korea (in the middle), had left Pyongyang to participate in the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. The Rodong Sinmun, […]
Russia Election: Navalny-Inspired Protests on Final Day of Voting 'Navalny protests' break out on the final day of the Russian presidential election. President Putin secures fifth term. Dissent is present and protesters are detained.
Putin Secures His 5th Term in OfficePutin secures 87% of votes, with 50% countedNavalnaya vows to “keep fighting”Zelensky dismisses the election as a “mockery” Russian President Vladimir Putin has virtually secured a fifth term in office, receiving overwhelming support in the 2024 Russian presidential election. According to Reuters on March 17 (local time), the Russian Central Election Commission announced that with […]
Russia Points Finger at U.S.: Alleges Covert Election InterferenceRussia has raised suspicions that the U.S. is secretly trying to influence the ongoing presidential elections, scheduled to continue until the 17th. These allegations follow the country’s warnings against Western interference. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term is taken as a foregone conclusion in the election. Reuters reported on the 15th (local time) that Dmitry […]
Kim Jong Un's New Ride: Putin's Gifted Car Hits the Streets of PyongyangKim Yo Jong revealed that Kim Jong Un used the Russian-made official car gifted by Putin for the first time at a public event on the 15th. [Unified News Photo] “The special features of the official car are perfect and can be fully trusted.” North Korean Kim Yo Yong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party, […]
Kim Jong Un's Heir Apparent? North Korean Leader Spotted with His Daughter AgainNorth Korean media used an equal terminology to his daughter Ju Ae with Kim Jong UnKim Jong Un visited the Green House completion ceremony, riding Putin’s present AurusNorth Korean ambassador to Cuba is expected to be replaced, in response to Cuba’s diplomatic relations with South Korea On the 16th, the Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Was the French Government Hacked by Russia?AP France, which is putting a lot of effort into online and offline security ahead of the Paris Olympics, has been exposed to a cyber attack. The French government departments’ online services have been frozen since last Sunday evening. French citizens suffer inconveniences as some government-related websites are not functioning due to an anonymous cyber […]
Putin's Assertion on North Korea's Nuclear Umbrella Sparks Concern in South KoreaRussian President Vladimir Putin [Photo=Yonhap News] The South Korean government emphasized on the 14th that “the government’s position on not recognizing North Korea’s nuclear possession has not changed,” in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks that North Korea has its nuclear umbrella. A diplomatic official met with reporters on the day and said this […]
Ruble Holds Steady: All Eyes on Interest Rate Decision Russian Ruble. (Photo=Yonhap News) The Russian ruble is showing signs of stability. On the 21st (local time), the Russian ruble showed stability, boosted by high oil prices, ahead of the central bank meeting on Friday. The central bank is expected to maintain the interest rate at 16% for the second consecutive meeting. The ruble traded […]
Russian Media Alleges: Putin's Landslide Victory Tainted by 22 Million 'Fake Voters' ▲ Russian President Vladimir Putin is delivering a speech to the audience at a concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of Crimea’s annexation and his election victory in Red Square, Moscow, on March 18 (local time). Putin won the Russian presidential election held between March 15 and 17 with a polling rate of 87.28%, securing his […]
Yemeni Rebels Strike Deal: Chinese and Russian Ships Safe in Red Sea Yahya Sarea, a military spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi rebels, issued a statement on the 15th in Sanaa, Yemen, threatening to attack ships passing through the Red Sea as a sign of protest against the United States and Israel. /EPA, United Following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been attacking […]
Russian Officials and Ballet Performers Engage North Korea On March 20th, the troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, currently visiting North Korea as part of a Russian Ministry of Culture delegation, performed the ballet ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Mansudae Art Theatre, reported by [The Rodong Sinmun] The troupe for the Primorsky branch of the Mariinsky Theatre, visiting North Korea as […]
Russia and North Korea Forge Closer Ties Through Art The Russian delegation of the Ministry of Culture led by Deputy Minister Andrey Malyshev arrived in Pyongyang on the 18th, invited by the North Korean Ministry of Culture. [Photo – Labor Newspaper] There has been consecutive North Korea-Russia cooperation, including the Russian delegations of each level visiting North Korea in a row. The Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Putin, Xi's May Summit: Closer Look at Russia-China Strategic Partnership Vladimir Putin, who has been confirmed for a fifth term as the Russian president, will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in China in May. According to Yonhap News on the 19th, Reuters reported that President Putin will visit China in May to hold a summit with President Xi Jinping. It is expected […]
Xi Jinping Sends a Congratulatory Message to Russian President Vladimir Putin Xi Jinping, who has been in power for 12 years as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China and President of the People’s Republic of China, recently sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who secured’ 30 years in power’ in the recent election on the 18th. According to a report […]
Putin's 30-Year Rule Spurs Global Discussions on Long-Serving Leaders Russian President Vladimir Putin. Yonhap News Russian President Vladimir Putin, aged 71, is being viewed as solidifying his de facto lifetime rule following his presidential victory. President Putin is poised to rule for another six years until 2030, marking three decades in power and sparking discussions on long-serving rulers globally. There are relatively many rulers […]
Kim Jong Un's Missile Launch Following Putin's Victory: Calculated Move? North Korea fired a ballistic missile immediately after Vladimir Putin’s Russian presidential election victory. Various interpretations have been made about North Korea’s resumption of provocation after over a month of silence, including the period of Seoul and Washington’s annual “Freedom Shield (FS)” drills. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Nikkei), on the 18th, the Japan […]
China's Xi Jinping Congratulates Putin on 30-Year Presidency Xinhua United News President Xi Jinping, who has been in power in China for 12 years, congratulated Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, who has confirmed his “30-year rule.” According to China Central Television (CCTV), Xi congratulated Putin, “In recent years, the Russian people have united to overcome challenges and have steadily advanced on the […]
Putin Secures Fifth Term with Record-Breaking Vote Share Russian President Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election by a landslide, achieving the highest vote share ever recorded. Announced by the Russian Central Election Commission on the 18th, the Russian presidential election, held from the 15th to the 17th, was virtually completed with a vote count of 99.75% by afternoon Korean time. Putin won […]
Kim Jong Un Uses Supercar Gifted by Russian President Vladimir Putin North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in a private car, the AURUS, a gift from President Putin. It is interpreted as a sign of emphasizing the North Korea-Russia relationship, which has defied sanctions...
North Korean and Russian Youth Delegations Meet in Russia The Korean Central News Agency reported on the 27th of last month that a North Korean Youth Delegation led by Moon Chul, chairman of the Central Committee of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League of North Korea (in the middle), had left Pyongyang to participate in the World Youth Festival in Sochi, Russia. The Rodong Sinmun, […]
Russia Election: Navalny-Inspired Protests on Final Day of Voting 'Navalny protests' break out on the final day of the Russian presidential election. President Putin secures fifth term. Dissent is present and protesters are detained.
Putin Secures His 5th Term in Office Putin secures 87% of votes, with 50% countedNavalnaya vows to “keep fighting”Zelensky dismisses the election as a “mockery” Russian President Vladimir Putin has virtually secured a fifth term in office, receiving overwhelming support in the 2024 Russian presidential election. According to Reuters on March 17 (local time), the Russian Central Election Commission announced that with […]
Russia Points Finger at U.S.: Alleges Covert Election Interference Russia has raised suspicions that the U.S. is secretly trying to influence the ongoing presidential elections, scheduled to continue until the 17th. These allegations follow the country’s warnings against Western interference. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin’s fifth term is taken as a foregone conclusion in the election. Reuters reported on the 15th (local time) that Dmitry […]
Kim Jong Un's New Ride: Putin's Gifted Car Hits the Streets of Pyongyang Kim Yo Jong revealed that Kim Jong Un used the Russian-made official car gifted by Putin for the first time at a public event on the 15th. [Unified News Photo] “The special features of the official car are perfect and can be fully trusted.” North Korean Kim Yo Yong, Deputy Director of the Workers’ Party, […]
Kim Jong Un's Heir Apparent? North Korean Leader Spotted with His Daughter Again North Korean media used an equal terminology to his daughter Ju Ae with Kim Jong UnKim Jong Un visited the Green House completion ceremony, riding Putin’s present AurusNorth Korean ambassador to Cuba is expected to be replaced, in response to Cuba’s diplomatic relations with South Korea On the 16th, the Korean Central News Agency reported […]
Was the French Government Hacked by Russia? AP France, which is putting a lot of effort into online and offline security ahead of the Paris Olympics, has been exposed to a cyber attack. The French government departments’ online services have been frozen since last Sunday evening. French citizens suffer inconveniences as some government-related websites are not functioning due to an anonymous cyber […]
Putin's Assertion on North Korea's Nuclear Umbrella Sparks Concern in South Korea Russian President Vladimir Putin [Photo=Yonhap News] The South Korean government emphasized on the 14th that “the government’s position on not recognizing North Korea’s nuclear possession has not changed,” in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s remarks that North Korea has its nuclear umbrella. A diplomatic official met with reporters on the day and said this […]
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