Ukraine war latest: Putin on state visit in Vietnam – as Russia and Ukraine exchange overnight attacks

Putin on state visit in Vietnam Vladimir Putin is on a state visit in Vietnam today, where he is seeking to strengthen ties with his long-time partner. The Russian leader was greeted by dignitaries as he arrived in the country. Mr Putin had travelled from North Korea, where he and leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement that pledges mutual aid in the event of war. The pact could mark the strongest connection between Russia and North Korea since the end of the Cold War. In Hanoi, Mr Putin is scheduled to meet Vietnam’s most powerful politician, Communist Party General…