Russia’s president ended a visit to Vietnam with a threat to South Korea - don’t send weapons to Ukraine. Seoul is contemplating it after a defence deal was signed between North Korea and Moscow. Plus - the poll-leading party in France’s snap election changes tack on the Ukraine conflict as it seeks to appeal to moderate voters.

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‘Big mistake’: Putin’s warning to South Korea