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Russian President Putin concluded his visits to North Korea and Vietnam, following his trip to China last month, signaling a strategic shift towards Asia to break through the sanctions imposed by the West. Before departing, Putin warned South Korea against military aid to Ukraine, while the US and South Korea jointly condemned the new defense treaty signed by Russia and North Korea. The Biden administration plans to ban the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software in the US, while several American citizens detained by Moscow may face decades in prison. Putin's visits highlighted a shift in Moscow's strategy towards Asia after the Ukraine war, with agreements signed in Vietnam indicating a PR victory for Putin amidst global tensions.
Source: YAHOO