In the latest accusation from the United States, Russia began turning to "rogue" countries to help it continue the war in Ukraine, this time in an agreement that would provide Pyongyang with the necessary food and other goods in return. The White House said it has new evidence that Russia is again looking to North Korea for weapons to fuel the war in Ukraine.

 On a 10-day foreign trip, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, despite China's condemnation, embarked on a diplomatic mission to Central America that includes transit in the United States

As she left for her overseas trip, Tsai said Taiwan has every right to " connect with the world."

Ukraine’s president invited his  Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, to visit his nation, saying they haven’t been in contact since the war began and he is “ready to see him here.”

The State of Azerbaijan opened its first embassy in Tel Aviv - Israel, amidst a great welcome from the Israeli side, since it is an Islamic country with great weight in Eastern Europe.