Ukraine war latest: Putin and Kim sign new defence deal – as UK says ‘bizarre scenes’ should be warning

Analysis: Gushing headlines in Russia, but ominous words for the West By Ivor Bennett, Moscow correspondent There are two schools of thoughts regarding why Vladimir Putin is in North Korea. One is that Russia doesn’t really have any other options right now. Its ongoing invasion of Ukraine has left it isolated from the West, and forced to pivot east. The visit to Pyongyang, and the world’s most isolated state, is a reflection of Moscow’s desperation, some say. The opposing view is that Russia does have a lot of options right now. They’re talking to Cuba, China, even the Taliban. So…