Trump defends shifting positions on Ukraine, touts progress with Russia
As President Trump touted "great progress" being made with Russia to end the conflict it started with Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the U.S. siding with Russia would be a "historic mistake." Taurean Small reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
North Korea has highlighted its strong ties with Russia, describing the relationship as an "invincible comradeship" during a recent diplomatic event. The North Korean Embassy in Russia hosted a reception to commemorate the 78th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations, attended by Russian Minister of Natural Resources Alexander Kozlov and other officials.
North Korean Ambassador Sin Hong-chol emphasized the depth of the bilateral ties, stating that they have reached unprecedented levels through the "most truthful" relations between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The meeting between the two leaders in 2024 has reportedly upgraded the relationship into a comprehensive strategic partnership, positioning it as "invincible comradely-in-arms" relations.
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