While the agreement rattled officials in South Korea and Japan, the two U.S. allies in recent years have been expecting growing security challenges from North Korea.
Russia and North Korea’s Defense Pact Is a New Headache for China - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The treaty raises the risk of confrontation in the region and could prompt the United States and its allies to bolster their military presence on China’s periphery.
Why Is Putin in Vietnam? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
President Vladimir V. Putin is keen to maintain the longstanding military ties between Russia and Vietnam, as Hanoi has developed deeper bonds with Washington.
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| President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia with his Vietnamese counterpart, To Lam, at the presidential palace in Hanoi on Thursday. Credit...Pool photo by Nhac Nguyen |
Putin and Kim have a moment in the DPRK:
