In this edition of Times Now Briefing Room, Swati Joshi examines two major geopolitical developments unfolding simultaneously across Europe and Asia.First, Russia claims fresh gains in Ukraine, saying its forces struck military targets using FAB-500 aerial bombs while missiles, artillery and drones targeted more than 140 locations. The second story shifts focus to East Asia, where Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pyongyang is being closely watched. As North Korean leader Kim Jong Un deepens strategic and military ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are growing in Beijing that its long-held influence over North Korea could be weakening. #russiaukrainewar #putin #xijinping #kimjongun #northkorea #russia #china #ukrainewar #geopolitics #worldnews #globalaffairs #militarynews #briefingroom