In a powerful show of force, the United States has deployed a B-1B Lancer bomber to Northeast Asia for a joint military exercise with South Korean and Japanese forces, following North Korea’s recent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of reaching the U.S. mainland. This ICBM, the Hwasong-19, reportedly achieved a record-breaking altitude of 4,350 miles, which is over 17 times the height of the International Space Station, underscoring North Korea's continued advancements in long-range missile technology. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally observed the test, signaling his direct. . .
Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a mutual defense pact, marking a deepening of ties between the two nations. This agreement comes as Putin seeks to bolster his military resources for the ongoing war in Ukraine.
During his rare visit to North Korea, his first in over two decades, Putin met with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang to finalize the pact. The agreement pledges mutual defense support if either country is attacked, signaling a stronger alliance in the face of international pressures and. . .
Bipartisan Push in Senate to Designate Russia as State Sponsor of Terrorism
Senators Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Lindsey Graham of South Carolina are spearheading a bipartisan effort to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism. The call for a vote on the Senate floor comes in response to escalating international concerns over Russia's recent actions.
The senators cite several key factors for this push, including Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent summit in North Korea with Kim Jong Un, where the two leaders entered into a mutual defense agreement. Additionally, the ongoing war against Ukraine, marked by Russia's aggressive military actions and alleged war crimes, has intensified the. . .