Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit North Korea to meet with Kim Jong Un this week as the two countries look to strengthen their ties as the war in Ukraine continues.
Read More Putin To Visit North Korea To Strengthen Ties As Ukraine War Continues
The United States and Ukraine signed off Thursday on a 10-year security agreement, with the leaders of the Group of Seven nations pledging to arrange a $50 billion loan to Ukraine as well.
Read More U.S., Ukraine Sign 10-Year Security Agreement, G7 Gives Kyiv $50B Loan
Some western banks are lobbying against EU proposals to redistribute billions of euros in interest earned on frozen Russian assets.
Read More Western banks warn of risks in EU plan to grab Russian assets, sources say