Page 41 - Latest Updates on Vladimir Putin
US-Vietnam trust at an 'all-time high', says US envoy after visiting Hanoi
US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink insisted that his trip was unrelated to Putin's visit on Thursday
 "US-Vietnam trust at an 'all-time high', says US envoy after visiting Hanoi")
With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine
Putin also announced for the first time that Russia could provide weapons to the isolated country, a move that could destabilise the Korean Peninsula and reverberate far beyond
 "With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine")
Why a crime wave will be unleashed in Russia when its war on Ukraine ends
Crimes committed by servicemen that aren't linked to the war increased by more than 20 per cent last year
 "Why a crime wave will be unleashed in Russia when its war on Ukraine ends")
Russia-North Korea pact may dent China's influence, but its sway undeterred
Experts say China's leaders are likely fretting over potential loss of influence over North Korea after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the deal this week
 "Russia-North Korea pact may dent China's influence, but its sway undeterred")
From Pyongyang to Putin: Nuclear diplomacy shifts amid Ukraine standoff
Russian President Vladimir Putin has escalated tensions by threatening to arm North Korea in response to US and allied support for Ukraine
S Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers make third incursion
The South Korean military in response broadcasted a warning and fired warning shots, to which the North Korean soldiers retreated
 "S Korea fires warning shots as North Korean soldiers make third incursion")
Russia fires deputy defence min jailed on bribery charges, extends arrest
Timur Ivanov, 48, is one of several senior military officers arrested on corruption charges in recent months
 "Russia fires deputy defence min jailed on bribery charges, extends arrest")
Russian parliament approves proposal to raise income tax for the wealthy
The proposal involves a progressive tax on personal incomes and represents a change of course from the current flat-rate tax
 "Russian parliament approves proposal to raise income tax for the wealthy")
Putin inks deals with Vietnam to shore up ties in Asia to offset isolation
Putin and President To Lam agreed to further cooperate in education, science and technology, oil and gas exploration and clean energy
 "Putin inks deals with Vietnam to shore up ties in Asia to offset isolation")
Putin says Russia keen to partner with Vietnam in energy, security
Russia, a major energy, natural resources and nuclear power, pivoted to Asia after the West imposed sanctions on Moscow for the conflict in Ukraine
 "Putin says Russia keen to partner with Vietnam in energy, security")
Vietnam welcomes Russian Prez Putin, vows to strengthen diplomatic ties
Vietnamese President To Lam congratulated Putin on his re-election and praised Russia's achievements
 "Vietnam welcomes Russian Prez Putin, vows to strengthen diplomatic ties")
Deal between Putin, Kim requires immediate military assistance: North Korea
The deal could mark the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War
Putin, Kim ink mutual defence pact; North Korea vows unconditional support
On his first visit to Pyongyang since July 2000, Putin explicitly linked Russia's deepening of ties with North Korea to the West's growing support for Ukraine
Russia and North Korea have vowed to aid each other if attacked: Putin
It was not clear what kind of assistance the deal, described as a comprehensive strategic partnership, would call for
 "Russia and North Korea have vowed to aid each other if attacked: Putin")
Russia, N Korea sign partnership, vows closer ties amid rivalry with West
North Korea is under heavy UN Security Council sanctions over its weapons program, while Russia also faces sanctions by the United States and its Western partners over its aggression in Ukraine
 "Russia, N Korea sign partnership, vows closer ties amid rivalry with West")
Russia discusses deployment of long-range weapons with closest partners
Russia's President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday, with the United States and its allies saying they fear Moscow could provide aid for Pyongyang's missile and nuclear programmes
 "Russia discusses deployment of long-range weapons with closest partners")
Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time in 24 years; key details
Putin's visit to North Korea has angered US as South Korea called the Western nation to discuss potential implications
 "Vladimir Putin visits North Korea for first time in 24 years; key details")
Putin vows to build trade, security with North Korea that West can't touch
Putin, who will be making his first visit to North Korea in 24 years, said he highly appreciates its firm support of his invasion of Ukraine
US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship
We want India and the United States to be the very best of friends with the deepest relationships, Senator Steve Daines said on Monday
 "US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship")
Putin vows trade, security deals with North Korea beyond reach of West
Putin's foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov said Russia and North Korea may sign a partnership agreement during the visit that would include security issues
 "Putin vows trade, security deals with North Korea beyond reach of West")