President Joe Biden will address the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday to rally international support for Ukraine's effort to repel Russia's invasion. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries will host a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to the U.S. Capitol. Biden's speech is an important step in the international community's effort to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and a repudiation of the "America First" approach taken by the previous administration.
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Kim Jong Un recently visited Russia for a six-day trip, during which he and President Vladimir Putin discussed North Korea's nuclear weapons program, economic sanctions, and ways to strengthen economic ties. The visit has raised concerns about potential weapons transfer deals between the two countries, and is seen as a sign of the strengthening relationship between Russia and North Korea.
President Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet in Washington, D.C. next Thursday, with the Biden administration considering sending long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine and pushing Congress to authorize $13 billion in military funding. The meeting is expected to be a key moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and a show of solidarity between the United States and Ukraine.
Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin met Wednesday at a Russian spaceport, sparking Western concerns that Kim may provide military support for Putin's war in Ukraine. Video posted by Russian state media showed the two leaders smiling and shaking hands, and South Korea's military reported that North Korea had fired at least one ballistic missile toward its eastern seas. The meeting has raised questions about the potential for military cooperation between the two countries and what was discussed during the meeting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Wednesday in the far eastern Amur region of Russia. This marks the first time the two leaders have met in person since 2018, and is seen as a sign of the growing ties between Russia and North Korea. The meeting comes at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and both Russia and North Korea, and is seen as an attempt to show a united front in the face of the United States.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has set a new U.S. single-flight endurance record of 371 days in space aboard the International Space Station, surpassing the previous record of 355 days. His stay in space is the first flight longer than a full year by an American astronaut, and he is now scheduled to return to Earth aboard a replacement Soyuz ferry ship on September 27. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine congratulated Rubio on his record-breaking flight, praising his dedication to exploration and discovery.
Kim Jong Un has arrived in Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, accompanied by top military officials. The meeting has sparked concerns of a potential arms deal and is expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear weapons program and stalled negotiations between Pyongyang and Washington. Kim's visit is the first foreign trip since he met with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2018 and is expected to take place in the Russian city of Vladivostok.
Kim Jong Un is set to visit Russia soon for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, according to the Russian presidency office and North Korea's state news agency. Associated Press journalists have seen a train similar to the one used by Kim in previous trips abroad moving between North Korea and the Russian border. The visit comes at a time of increased tension between North Korea and South Korea, and is likely to be closely watched by the international community.