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• South Korean K-pop stars BTS hit the right note of how to wield cultural power - BTS's decision to complete military service instead of seeking exemptions shows how South Korea's soft power strategy could validate cultural influence.
• Putin warns Russia 'ready' if Europe 'suddenly wants to wage war with us' amid Ukraine talks - Russian President Vladimir Putin has ratcheted up tensions with Europe, warning that if the bloc starts a war with Russia, Moscow is ready.