Lithuania's foreign ministry announced the temporary suspension of economic cooperation action plan negotiations with Taiwan due to domestic political changes following the formation of a new coalition government. Talks may resume after the new administration is in office and its program is approved.
President Trump halted a US Army ground operation plan for Iran due to fears of escalation, Iranian retaliation, and a negative impact on the global economy, sources told CNN. General Dan Kaine returned from a NATO meeting to present the plan.
South Korea's special prosecutor's team summoned former Army officer So Hyeong-gi for questioning regarding the 'Joint Investigation Headquarters Operation Plan' document, drafted in 2024. The document outlines the consolidation of personnel for a joint investigation headquarters upon the declaration of martial law, approximately 10 months before the actual declaration. The team is considering converting So's status from witness to suspect.
Russia has announced preparations for a five-year military cooperation plan with North Korea covering 2027-2031, potentially accelerating Pyongyang's military modernization. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated an agreement was reached with North Korea's defense ministry to place military cooperation on a sustainable long-term footing. Analysts suggest China may be uneasy about the deal, while North Korea's state-run KCNA did not report on the five-year plan, only mentioning discussions about consolidating political and military cooperation.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang to discuss military cooperation. They agreed to place ties on a sustainable, long-term footing and plan to sign a military cooperation plan for 2027-2031 this year.
