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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Agence France-Presse

North Korea's Kim to Meet Putin as Tensions Rise with US

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un will visit Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin this month, the Kremlin said Thursday.

In this photo taken on April 3, 2019, a Russian soldier stands guard as Pansyr-S1 air defense system on the Kotelny Island, part of the New Siberian Islands archipelago located between the Laptev Sea and the East Siberian Sea, Russia. (AP Photo/Vladimir Isachenkov)

Putin Outlines Ambitious Arctic Expansion Program

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Russian President Vladimir Putin gestures while speaking during the opening ceremony for the 29th Winter Universiade games at the Platinum Arena in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, Saturday, March 2, 2019. (Maxim Shemetov/Pool Photo via AP)

Putin Suspends Russia's Obligations Under 1987 Nuclear Pact

Putin suspended Russia's participation in a nuclear arms treaty the Trump administration already decided to leave.

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a state-of-the-nation address in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

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Putin said Russia will retaliate by fielding new weapons that will take just as little time to reach their targets.

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at a news conference with Polish Foreign Affairs Minister at Lazienki Palace, during his visit to Warsaw, Poland, on Feb. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski)

With Armored Vehicles and Snipers, US Seeks to Deter Russia

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo witnessed NATO live-fire exercises in a sign to Warsaw that the U.S. has its eye on Russia.

In this Saturday, Nov. 15, 2014 file photo, a supporter of Serbian ultranationalist leader Vojislav Seselj holds a picture of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a protest In Belgrade, Serbia. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Putin Blasts US, West over NATO Before Serbia Visit

Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. and the West of destabilizing the Balkans with NATO expansionist policies.

Journalists watch as Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Manezh in Moscow, Russia, on March 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko)

Putin Scores Some Wins But Tensions Mount with the West

Syria lies in ruins and Moscow has failed to persuade the West to help foot the multi-billion dollar reconstruction bill.

Putin Says Rap Should Be Controlled in Russia, Not Banned

Putin says "if it is impossible to stop, then we must lead it and direct it."

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev during their meeting at the Novo-Ogaryovo residence outside in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 3, 2018. (Alexei Nikolsky, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin: If US Develops Banned Missiles, So Will Russia

Putin warned the United States that if it walks out of a key arms treaty, Russia will do the same.

During a Q&A session following his keynote speech, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis told defense forum attendees that Russian President Putin "tried again to muck around in our elections this last month, and we are seeing a continued effort along those lines."

'Mr. Putin Is a Slow Learner.' Mattis Blasts Russia Aggression, Meddling

The Secretary of Defense said that Putin's actions have become a catalyst for NATO countries to "rearm and to strengthen."

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