Ukraine cuts N Korea ties over recognition of separatist regions
2 years, 5 months ago

Ukraine cuts N Korea ties over recognition of separatist regions

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Kyiv severs relations after North Korea becomes only the third country to recognise the independence of two Russian-backed regions. Ukraine has severed relations with North Korea over Pyongyang’s recognition of two pro-Russian breakaway “people’s republics” in Ukraine’s east. Kyiv’s decision to cut ties with North Korea on Wednesday followed shortly after it emerged that Pyongyang had recognised the independence of two self-proclaimed republics in eastern Ukraine. North Korea’s move to officially recognise the two breakaway territories – the Donetsk People’s Republic and Luhansk People’s Republic in Ukraine’s Donbas region – makes it only the third country in the world, after Russia and Syria, to do so. The Korean Central News Agency, the North’s state-run news agency, said foreign minister Choe Son-hui had sent letters to “her counterparts” in the two regions recognising the rebel-held areas.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent  

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North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies major defense treaty with Russia

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea ratified a major defense treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North’s state media reported Tuesday, as the U.S., South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Some observers speculate the treaty’s ratification in both countries could signal North Korea could …

North Korea ratifies biggest defence deal with Russia since end of Cold War | Will it be game-changer step?
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies biggest defence deal with Russia since end of Cold War | Will it be game-changer step?

India TV News  

Seoul: North Korea ratified a major defence treaty with Russia stipulating mutual military aid, the North's state media reported on Tuesday, as the US, South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine. Last week, Ukrainian officials said Ukraine and North Korean troops engaged in small-scale fighting while Ukraine's …

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy
6 months ago

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy

ABC  

When Russian President Vladimir Putin visited North Korea to announce a new military partnership a few days ago, he was given the trademark military spectacle that Pyongyang has perfected. South Korea warns of red line Vladimir Putin's decision to sign a military partnership with North Korea may change South Korea's stance on sending arms to Ukraine. North Korea's official Korean …

N Korea’s Kim ’expresses full support and solidarity’ for Russia’s special military op in Ukraine
6 months ago

N Korea’s Kim ’expresses full support and solidarity’ for Russia’s special military op in Ukraine

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Wednesday that his country fully supported Russia's invasion of Ukraine, during a high-profile state visit by Moscow's President Vladimir Putin to Pyongyang. "North Korea expresses full support and solidarity to the Russian government, army and people in carrying out a special military operation in Ukraine to protect sovereignty, security interests, as well as …

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era
6 months ago

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era

India TV News  

Pyongyang: Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a comprehensive strategic partnership during a summit in Pyongyang, in a bid to expand their economic and military cooperation and cement a united front against Washington. Putin's visit comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which North Korea provides Russia with badly needed munitions for …

Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang
6 months ago

Kim pledges ‘full support’ for Russia in Ukraine as Putin visits Pyongyang

Al Jazeera  

Russian president tells Kim Jong Un he appreciates North Korean support over Ukraine as two countries deepen ties. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has promised “full support and solidarity” for Russia’s war in Ukraine as President Vladimir Putin made his first visit to Pyongyang in 24 years and said the two countries were fighting the “hegemonic and imperialist policy” …

Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades
6 months ago

Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea for a summit with its leader, Kim Jong Un, as the two nations deepen their cooperation. Early 2000s — After his first election as president in 2000, Vladimir Putin actively seeks to restore Russia’s ties with North Korea. Mid-to-late 2000s — Despite warmer relations, Russia twice supports U.N. Security …

Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades
6 months ago

Russia and North Korea have had a complicated relationship over the decades

The Independent  

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Putin hails North Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit
6 months ago

Putin hails North Korea’s support for Ukraine war ahead of Pyongyang visit

Raw Story  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday hailed North Korea for “firmly supporting” Moscow’s war in Ukraine ahead of a visit to Pyongyang set to boost defence ties between the two nuclear-armed countries. Putin’s trip has triggered “concern” in Washington, after the Pentagon said last month debris analysis proved North Korean ballistic missiles were already being fired on Ukraine’s battlefields. Putin …

North Korea's Kim Jong Un expresses 'firm support and solidarity' with Putin on Victory Day
7 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim Jong Un expresses 'firm support and solidarity' with Putin on Victory Day

India TV News  

Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed "firm support and solidarity" for Russia in his congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who began his fifth term as the Kremlin leader on Tuesday, on the occasion of Victory Day, as reported by state news agency KCNA. Last month, UN sanctions monitors told the Security Council that Russia used …

Rising tensions in the Korean peninsula | Explained
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rising tensions in the Korean peninsula | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: There has been a notable uptick in provocative moves by North Korea and the subsequent rebuttals by South Korea and its allies. North Korea’s nuclear ambitions were held up for a brief period during 1994-2002, when the U.S. signed an “Agreed Framework” with the country for halting its nuclear programme in return for nuclear energy. However, …

North Korea will no longer pursue reconciliation with South because of hostility, Kim Jong Un says
11 months, 1 week ago

North Korea will no longer pursue reconciliation with South because of hostility, Kim Jong Un says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would no longer pursue reconciliation with South Korea and called for rewriting the North’s constitution to eliminate the idea of shared statehood between the war-divided countries, state media said Tuesday. He called for the assembly to rewrite the North’s constitution to define South Korea as the North’s …

UN states 'deeply concerned' China, Russia helping North Korea in expanding military capabilities, says Lloyd Austin
1 year, 1 month ago

UN states 'deeply concerned' China, Russia helping North Korea in expanding military capabilities, says Lloyd Austin

Firstpost  

“We are deeply concerned that the PRC and Russia are helping the DPRK expand its capabilities by enabling it to evade sanctions from the UN Security council,” said US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin during a meeting in South Korea The UN member nations enforcing the Korean War armistice are worried that China and Russia are assisting North Korea in enhancing …

Vladimir Putin calls for closer ties with North Korea ‘on all fronts’: Kremlin
1 year, 3 months ago

Vladimir Putin calls for closer ties with North Korea ‘on all fronts’: Kremlin

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday on the 75 anniversary of the country's founding and called for stronger ties "on all fronts". Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un "I am convinced that thanks to our joint efforts we will continue to strengthen. READ | North Korea's Kim …

Kim Jong Un vows to 'hold hands' with Russia for shared aim of 'strong nation'
1 year, 6 months ago

Kim Jong Un vows to 'hold hands' with Russia for shared aim of 'strong nation'

India Today  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his intention to “hold hands” with Russian President Vladimir Putin in order to strengthen strategic cooperation with Russia and achieve their shared objective of constructing a strong nation. Kim's message to Putin on Russia's National Day defended his decision to invade Ukraine and showed unwavering "full support and solidarity". In the message published …

Kim Jong Un pens heartfelt note for Putin: 'Correct decision to attack Ukraine'
1 year, 6 months ago

Kim Jong Un pens heartfelt note for Putin: 'Correct decision to attack Ukraine'

India TV News  

North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, on Monday, vowed to bolster strategic cooperation with his closest ally- Russia and defended President Vladimir Putin's decision to attack his neighbouring nation, Ukraine. "Kim Jong-un thanks to the correct decision and guidance of the Russian president, the struggle of the Russian people to foil the hostile forces’ escalating threats and challenges to …

Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea: U.S.
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia to buy rockets, artillery shells from North Korea: U.S.

The Hindu  

The Russian Ministry of Defense is in the process of purchasing millions of rockets and artillery shells from North Korea for its ongoing fight in Ukraine, according to a newly downgraded U.S. intelligence finding. A U.S. official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the intelligence determination, said Monday that the fact Russia is turning to the isolated …

Russia to buy North Korean artillery shells, rockets: Report
2 years, 3 months ago

Russia to buy North Korean artillery shells, rockets: Report

Al Jazeera  

Declassified intelligence from the US says that Moscow is turning to isolated state to secure weapons as sanctions bite. Russia is buying millions of artillery shells and rockets from North Korea, according to newly declassified intelligence reports from the United States. Beyond short-range rockets and artillery shells, Russia was expected to try to buy additional North Korean equipment in future, …

Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral ties: Report
2 years, 4 months ago

Putin says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral ties: Report

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un the two countries will “expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts,” Pyongyang’s state media reported on August 15. In a letter to Mr. Kim for Korea’s liberation day, Mr. Putin said closer ties would be in both countries’ interests, and would help strengthen the security and …

Putin says Russia and N Korea will expand bilateral relations
2 years, 4 months ago

Putin says Russia and N Korea will expand bilateral relations

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un that he wishes to expand ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, according to state media. North Korea’s KCNA news agency said on Monday that Putin sent a letter to Kim on the 77th anniversary of the end of Japan’s occupation of the Korean peninsula, saying closer ties would be …

Pyongyang says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations in the face of 'hostile military forces'
2 years, 4 months ago

Pyongyang says Russia and North Korea will expand bilateral relations in the face of 'hostile military forces'

ABC  

Russian president Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that the two countries will "expand the comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with common efforts," according to Pyongyang. Key points: The letter, according to state media, is aimed at expanding relations between North Korea and Russia Pyongyang has already recognised two Russian-backed breakaway states in eastern Ukraine In a …

N. Korea backs independence of breakaway regions in Ukraine
2 years, 5 months ago

N. Korea backs independence of breakaway regions in Ukraine

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea has become one of the few nations in the world to recognize the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in support of Russia’s war against its neighbor. North Korea has repeatedly blamed the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, claiming the West’s “hegemonic policy” justified Russia’s offensive in Ukraine to …

Russia plans a ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine: Intelligence chief
2 years, 8 months ago

Russia plans a ‘Korean scenario’ for Ukraine: Intelligence chief

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine’s military intelligence chief says Russia will try to divide Ukraine into two separate regions as the Russian advance on Kyiv stalls. Russia is considering “a Korean scenario” for Ukraine and splitting the country in two after failing to seize the capital Kyiv and overthrow its government, the Ukrainian military intelligence chief has said. “The occupiers will try to unite …

Putin recognizes independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine amid invasion fears | 10 points
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin recognizes independence of pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine amid invasion fears | 10 points

India TV News  

Highlights Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday recognised separatist areas in Ukraine as independent. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday recognised separatist areas in Ukraine as independent, further fuelling the West's tensions of an invasion on the neighbouring country. German Chancellor condemned Putin's decision, and said, "Putin recognising Ukraine rebels would be 'unilateral breach' of peace accords." In another worrying …

Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin backs separatists’ claim to Donbas region of Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Russian president says he recognises the territorial claims of self-declared separatist republics in eastern Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Putin said Moscow had recognised the independence of Ukraine’s separatist regions within their administrative borders, including territory controlled by Kyiv. Green light to deploy forces Putin made the announcement after Russia’s upper house, the Federation Council, unanimously voted to allow …

Russia-Ukraine: Why Putin recognised separatist-held regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia-Ukraine: Why Putin recognised separatist-held regions

Al Jazeera  

As international alarm grows, analysts say Moscow’s intention is to cause ‘permanent internal chaos’ in Ukraine. Putin’s announcement came as more than 100,000 Russian soldiers remain stationed on the Ukrainian border, with tens of thousands more taking part in training exercises in neighbouring Belarus, amid accusations of attacks by the Ukrainian military on rebel positions, sparking fears that Russia will …

EXPLAINER: The story behind Ukraine’s separatist regions
2 years, 10 months ago

EXPLAINER: The story behind Ukraine’s separatist regions

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday recognized the independence of Moscow-backed rebel regions in eastern Ukraine, a move that will further fuel tensions with the West amid fears of Russian invasion. Putin’s move follows days of heightened tensions in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, where Ukrainian forces are locked in a nearly eight-year conflict with Russia-backed separatists that has …

Putin to recognise Ukraine rebel territories as independent: Kremlin
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin to recognise Ukraine rebel territories as independent: Kremlin

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, February 21, 2022 recognised the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and paved the way to provide them military support — a direct challenge to the West that will fuel fears that Russia could imminently invade Ukraine. Putin orders forces to ‘maintain peace’ in eastern Ukraine The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir …

Putin recognises independence of Ukraine breakaway regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin recognises independence of Ukraine breakaway regions

Al Jazeera  

The Russian president recognised two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent entities. Russian President Vlamidir Putin has signed the presidential decree recognising the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine – a move that will severely ratchet up tensions with the West amid fears of a Russian invasion. In a lengthy televised address, Putin described Ukraine as an integral …

Russia’s Putin considers recognising Ukraine breakaway regions
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia’s Putin considers recognising Ukraine breakaway regions

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin says he will decide today whether to recognise self-declared republics in eastern Ukraine as independent. President Vladimir Putin said Russia would decide on Monday whether or not to recognise two breakaway regions in eastern Ukraine as independent. The Russian parliament has also asked Putin to recognise the pro-Moscow separatist territories, which declared themselves independent of Kyiv’s …

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