Daily Memo: Russia-North Korea Defense Pact, Gaza Security Force

Egypt could contribute to an Arab peacekeeping force if the Israeli military withdraws from Gaza.

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Allies. Russia and North Korea signed a security pact promising that both countries would come to each other’s aid if attacked. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed the deal with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while visiting Pyongyang. In announcing the agreement, Putin referenced statements made by the United States and other NATO countries about […]

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