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Posted 9/15/2023, 5:40:02 AM

Russia Deepens Ties with North Korea as Global Isolation Grows After Ukraine Invasion

Russia's relations with "rogue states" like North Korea have accelerated since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is increasingly isolated globally and has to rely on countries like China and India.
Visits between Russia and North Korea show they aim to fracture the world order and benefit from that schism.
Russia offers rogue state allies like North Korea financial aid and military technology.
Some experts say Russia's actions mean it is becoming a rogue state itself.

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Zelensky Warns of Nuclear Threats from Weakened Putin, But Urges West Not to Panic

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Putin Uses Trump's Legal Troubles to Justify Authoritarian Rule, Says Historian

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Ukraine Strikes Russian Forces in Crimea as North Korea Courts Russia Support Amid War Fallout

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KAL Cartoon in The Economist Satires Putin-Kim Pact for Arms and Support Amid Russia Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking arms from North Korea, while North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting Russia, raising concerns about the dangers of their potential deal.

9/19/2023

U.S. Distrusts Claims of No Arms Deals Between Russia and North Korea, Warns of UN Violations

The United States is skeptical of Russia and North Korea's denial of any arms deals, emphasizing that such actions would violate a UN Security Council resolution and warrant a response from the US.

10/5/2023

Putin Defends Ukraine War as Response to West's Failing Hegemony

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of seeking to impose its hegemony on the world and criticizes the West's handling of the war in Ukraine.

10/5/2023

Putin Blames West for Ukraine War, Says Russia Aims to Create 'New World' Order

President Vladimir Putin claims that Russia's mission is to build a "new world" and blames Western hegemony for their military intervention in Ukraine.

10/7/2023

Russia Calls for Ceasefire and Negotiations Amid Worsening Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Russia expresses its deep concern about the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and calls for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful negotiations with international assistance.

10/9/2023

Russia Condemns Israel-Palestine Violence, Criticizes U.S. Stance on Palestinian Statehood

Russia condemns violence in Israel and the Palestinian Territories but criticizes the United States for its approach that ignores the need for an independent Palestinian state and warns of the danger of escalation.

Topics

Posted 9/15/2023, 5:40:02 AM

Russia Deepens Ties with North Korea as Global Isolation Grows After Ukraine Invasion

Russia's relations with "rogue states" like North Korea have accelerated since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Russia is increasingly isolated globally and has to rely on countries like China and India.
Visits between Russia and North Korea show they aim to fracture the world order and benefit from that schism.
Russia offers rogue state allies like North Korea financial aid and military technology.
Some experts say Russia's actions mean it is becoming a rogue state itself.

cnbc.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Zelensky Warns of Nuclear Threats from Weakened Putin, But Urges West Not to Panic

9/14/2023

Putin Uses Trump's Legal Troubles to Justify Authoritarian Rule, Says Historian

9/14/2023

Ukraine Strikes Russian Forces in Crimea as North Korea Courts Russia Support Amid War Fallout

9/14/2023

KAL Cartoon in The Economist Satires Putin-Kim Pact for Arms and Support Amid Russia Sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking arms from North Korea, while North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is visiting Russia, raising concerns about the dangers of their potential deal.

9/19/2023

U.S. Distrusts Claims of No Arms Deals Between Russia and North Korea, Warns of UN Violations

The United States is skeptical of Russia and North Korea's denial of any arms deals, emphasizing that such actions would violate a UN Security Council resolution and warrant a response from the US.

10/5/2023

Putin Defends Ukraine War as Response to West's Failing Hegemony

Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of seeking to impose its hegemony on the world and criticizes the West's handling of the war in Ukraine.

10/5/2023

Putin Blames West for Ukraine War, Says Russia Aims to Create 'New World' Order

President Vladimir Putin claims that Russia's mission is to build a "new world" and blames Western hegemony for their military intervention in Ukraine.

10/7/2023

Russia Calls for Ceasefire and Negotiations Amid Worsening Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Russia expresses its deep concern about the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and calls for an immediate ceasefire and peaceful negotiations with international assistance.

10/9/2023

Russia Condemns Israel-Palestine Violence, Criticizes U.S. Stance on Palestinian Statehood