The political tides of war are shifting — and may be taking Ukraine with them
We have been warned — over and over again lately — that Russia's invasion of Ukraine is an inflection point in history.
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North Korea Says Deal Between Putin And Kim Requires Immediate Military Assistance In Event Of War
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders at a Pyongyang summit requires both countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, North Korean state media said Thursday.
Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it's far from unique
A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un commits each country to come to the other's aid if attacked.
North Korea Rolls Out The Red Carpet For Putin As Countries Sign 'Strongest Ever Treaty'
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked, during a Wednesday summit that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.
Russia, North Korea sign ‘strongest ever treaty’. What’s in the deal?
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked, during a Wednesday summit that came as both face escalating standoffs with the West.
Putin thanks Kim Jong Un for supporting Russian invasion of Ukraine as nations sign mutual defensive pact
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un signed a mutual aid pact on Wednesday, bringing the two nations closer than ever since the fall of the Soviet Union.
Kennedy Vows to Cut Military Budget in Half
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the independent presidential candidate, said this week that he would cut military spending by half by the end of his first term as president, and said the United States should have a reduced role in global affairs.
Canada sanctions Summit Series goalie Vladislav Tretiak
Canada has levelled sanctions against an icon of the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and the Soviet Union.
Howard Fineman, Former HuffPost Global Editor And Prolific Washington Journalist, Dies At 75
Howard Fineman, a titan of the Washington journalism establishment, died of pancreatic cancer Tuesday, his wife said in a statement. He was 75.