Treated as a pariah elsewhere, the Russian President is being warmly welcomed in reclusive North Korea - and a deal could bolster his anti-Western alliance. Plus, sanctions imposed on Russia may become less effective as Mr Putin rebuilds neglected relationships.The World in 10 is the Times' daily podcast dedicated to global security. Expert analysis of war, diplomatic relations and cyber security from The Times' foreign correspondents and military specialists. Watch more: www.youtube.com/@ListenToTimesRadio Read more: www.thetimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.