South Korean military said as many as 20 to 30 soldiers breached the line by 20 metres inside the demilitarized zone and briefly moved back north after warning shots were fired by the South.
Military and economic ties between Russia and North Korea have increased significantly after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea is believed to have supplied Russia with artillery munitions and ballistic missiles in exchange for sophisticated weapon systems and aid.
India was among a handful of countries at the Swiss peace summit that did not sign the final communique on Ukraine. India has repeatedly emphasised 'dialogue and diplomacy' in resolving the conflict and has called for practical engagement of both parties for further peace talks.
The event, aimed to build support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's peace formula, is seen as merely symbolic in the absence of Russia and China. PM Modi reiterated to Zelenskyy on Friday that the conflict can only be resolved through "dialogue and diplomacy".
Putin said Russia would be ready for such talks "tomorrow" if Ukrainian troops withdraw from the Zaporizhzhia, Kherson, Donetsk and Luhansk regions occupied by Russia. He also demanded that Ukraine gave up its plans to join the US-led NATO alliance.
During their September meeting at Russia's main space launch site, Kim Jong Un invited the Russian president to visit North Korea at “a convenient time,” and Putin accepted.
While Putin has ruled out the use of nuclear weapons as of now, he refused changes to the Kremlin's nuclear doctrine, which allows the use of such weapons under certain conditions. Notably, Putin's sharp comments had raised the risk of nuclear war in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia could deploy conventional missiles within striking distance of the U.S. and Europe if Western countries provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. Western leaders and Ukraine have dismissed Russia's warnings.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received congratulations from over 50 world leaders in the wake of his monumental third-term victory on Tuesday. Leaders from both India's neighbouring countries and those further afield extended their warm regards.
Trump was found guilty of all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up the hush money paid to an adult film star ahead of the 2016 elections. Russia has previously made scathing remarks on the US by saying that it is misusing law to persecute political rivals.
The facility is located in a mountainous region of Russia's Altai Republic and the fire reportedly destroyed one of its buildings. Reports claim that the facility is used for meetings with business leaders and foreign guests and also houses a high-tech bunker in the event of a nuclear war.
Putin's warning came as Ukraine secured an agreement with Belgium for 30 F-16 jets, while the Netherlands has committed to providing Kyiv with a Patriot air defence system. Support for Ukraine has been slow from Western countries, leaving it to the mercy of better-equipped Russian forces.
According to Russian sources, Putin has sought to freeze the war on the current frontlines but is frustrated by the West and the Ukrainian President for refusing talks. Russia currently controls 18 per cent of territory in Ukraine and has launched a new offensive targeting the Kharkiv region.
During the extensive interview on Thursday at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, PM Modi emphasised how he has often faced inquiries regarding India's choice to buy crude oil from Russia following President Vladimir Putin's declaration of full-scale war against Ukraine.
Speaking after his meeting with Xi Jinping in China, Putin said Russian troops are planning to advance in Kharkiv after deadly Ukrainian strikes in Russia's Belgorod region. However, he said Russia had no plans as of now to take control of Kharkiv.
Putin and Xi pledged a "new era" of strategic partnership that proclaimed opposition to the US on a host of issues, including Ukraine and Taiwan. Putin also appreciated Xi's position pon Ukraine and welcomed China to play a constructive role in the settlement of the conflict.
China has offered robust diplomatic support to Moscow after it invaded Ukraine and has emerged as a top export market for Russian oil and gas, helping fill the Kremlin’s war coffers. Russia also has relied on China as the main source of high-tech imports to keep military machines running.
During the talks in Beijing, Putin told Xi that Russia-China cooperation is a stabilising factor in the world and not directed against anyone. Putin arrived in China on Thursday morning in his first foreign trip after beginning his fifth term to highlight their "no limits" partnership.
Putin arrived in the Chinese capital to begin his two-day state visit that sends the world a message about his priorities and partnership with Xi. Russia has increasingly become economically dependent on China after the former's invasion of Ukraine amid Western sanctions.
This is Putin's first foreign trip since he began his fifth term as President and seeks to highlight the "no limits" partnership with China announced in 2022. China has backed Russia politically in the conflict in Ukraine and Putin is expected to push Xi for further support to Russia's war economy.
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