Axis of Defiance: North Korean Belligerence Gets a Putin Boost - News18
6 months ago

Axis of Defiance: North Korean Belligerence Gets a Putin Boost - News18

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Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a rare ‘friendly state visit’ to North Korea on June 19, bolstering a geopolitical realignment with significant implications. The latter paid a brief visit to North Korea in July 2000, soon after taking office during the reign of Kim Jong Un’s father. Former US President Bush had famously called North Korea, Iran and Iraq an ‘Axis of Evil’. One wonders what he may have to say about the new ‘Axis of Defiance’ comprising China, Iran, North Korea and Russia, which has materialised in no small part due to the West’s own policies.

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North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
18 hours, 45 minutes ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

New Indian Express  

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul's spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. "Through various sources of information …

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support
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6 days, 12 hours ago

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support

Firstpost  

The sanctions, which list North Korean banks, generals and other officials, as well as Russian oil shipping companies, are the latest U.S. measure aimed at disrupting North Korea’s support to Russia’s war in Ukraine A view shows flags of Russia and North Korea attached to a car during a ceremony welcoming Russia's President Vladimir Putin at an airport in Pyongyang, …

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un

The Independent  

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Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

CNN  

CNN — A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension. “Any instability in South Korea has major ramifications for our Indo-Pacific policies,” retired US Col. Cedric Leighton told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, pointing to how US …

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told the Russian defence minister that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to fight in self-defence, state media said on Saturday. Kim met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday and said "the U.S. and the West made Kyiv …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 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’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Trending News
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. U.S., South Korean and others say North Korea has also shipped artillery systems, missiles and other conventional weapons to replenish Russia’s exhausted weapons inventory. Last week, South Korean …

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war on Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, meets with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Friday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war on Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, North Korean state media reported Saturday. Kim said that North Korea “will invariably support the policy of the …

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting with the Russian defence minister, state media reported. North Korea has wholly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a defensive response to NATO’s “reckless” eastward advance and US-led moves to stamp out Russia’s position as a …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their alignment over Russia’s war on Ukraine. The visit came days after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in the South …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders

The Independent  

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South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon …

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

LA Times  

South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon Suk-yeol said he hopes …

Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message
1 month ago

Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message

The Independent  

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South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine
1 month ago

South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine

Firstpost  

In a television interview on Friday, South Korea’s top security adviser, Shin Won-sik suggested that the Kremlin’s technology and aid were “payment” made to Pyongyang after they deployed over 10,000 troops near the Russia-Ukraine border As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, South Korea’s intelligence claimed that Russia has sent air defence missiles and other military technology to North …

'Requesting a change in attitude': North Korean leader rebuffs 'love letters' from Trump
1 month ago

'Requesting a change in attitude': North Korean leader rebuffs 'love letters' from Trump

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump needs to change the tone of his love letters, North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un reportedly said this week. North Korea’s nuclear program represents a major foreign policy challenge to Trump because Kim has both expanded his arsenal and deepened ties with Russia, the Journal reported. “Trump may think love letters are enough," he said, "but for …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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1 month ago

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Raw Story  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang's past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its "unchanging" hostility towards his country, state media said Friday, months ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. While in office, former US president Trump met with Kim three times, but Washington failed to make much progress on efforts to denuclearise North Korea. Instead, …

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
1 month ago

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his past negotiations with the United States only confirmed Washington’s “unchangeable” hostility toward his country and described his nuclear buildup as the only way to counter external threats, state media said Friday. He called for accelerated efforts to advance the capabilities of his nuclear-armed military, saying the country’s only …

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops
1 month ago

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops

Al Jazeera  

South Korea’s national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital. Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defence equipment in return for sending soldiers to support its war against Ukraine, according to a top South Korean official. Asked what the North stood to gain from dispatching an estimated …

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
1 month ago

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war SEOUL -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday. "Never before have the warring parties on …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

LA Times  

North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top economic official, Premier …

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows
1 month ago

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows

India Today  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are reportedly pledging their lives in support of Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine. A Calculated Move by Kim Jong Un For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aligning with Russia serves multiple strategic purposes. Strengthening Ties with Moscow: The partnership deepens North Korea’s alliance with a key supporter, potentially providing access to essential resources …

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
1 month ago

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russia’s resources minister, state media has reported, in the latest indication of rapidly warming relations between the countries. The pair met at the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee headquarters, with Kim expressing appreciation …

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
1 month ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
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1 month, 1 week ago

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to Russia-North Korea treaty. The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a joint news conference to denounce the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Biden emphasised on Friday that the US alliance with Japan and South …

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

Associated Press  

LIMA, Peru — President Joe Biden on Friday praised the cooperation between South Korea, Japan and the U.S. at countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.” Biden spoke at the start of a meeting in Peru with South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the …

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries

LA Times  

President Biden speaks during a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Japan and South Korea in Lima, Peru, on Friday. President Biden on Friday praised the cooperation among South Korea, Japan and the U.S. in countering what he described as North Korea’s “dangerous and destabilizing cooperation with Russia.” Biden spoke at the start of a meeting in Peru with South …

US vows 'firm response' to North Korea's deployment with Russia in Ukraine conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

US vows 'firm response' to North Korea's deployment with Russia in Ukraine conflict

ABC  

America's top diplomat is vowing a "firm response" to reports that North Korean troops have entered combat alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Seoul confirms North Korean troops on the frontline South Korea's spy agency, the National Intelligence Service, on Wednesday said North Korean troops were now engaged in frontline combat in Ukraine. "The estimates that North Korean troops dispatched to …

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships
1 month, 1 week ago

Concerned over Russia-North Korea defence cooperation, US & Nato allies turn to Asian partnerships

Firstpost  

Washington is actively collaborating with Japan and South Korea to address security concerns tied to North Korea’s defence cooperation with Moscow Banners displaying the NATO logo are placed at the entrance of new NATO headquarters during the move to the new building, in Brussels, Belgium April 19, 2018. Speaking at a forum on nuclear and radiological terrorism in Bucharest, Under …

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

North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia

Raw Story  

North Korea has ratified a landmark defense pact with Russia, state media reported Tuesday, deepening security cooperation that has seen Pyongyang send thousands of troops to help Moscow fight Ukraine. - "With bilateral ratifications, Pyongyang and Moscow will claim legitimacy for North Korea's military deployment to Russia, arguing that this action is justified by the ratified treaty between the two," …

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 mutual defence treaty with Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies mutual defence treaty with Russia

Firstpost  

North Korea has ratified the mutual defence treaty with Russia, which the two sides had signed in June North Korea has ratified a mutual defence treaty with Russia signed by the two countries’ leaders in June, which calls for each side to come to the other’s aid in case of an armed attack, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. The …

North Korea ratifies landmark defence pact with Russia to counter armed attacks
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies landmark defence pact with Russia to counter armed attacks

India Today  

North Korea has ratified a mutual defence treaty with Russia signed by the two countries' leaders in June, which calls for each side to come to the other's aid in case of an armed attack, state media KCNA said on Tuesday. The report came amid international criticism over increasing military cooperation between the two countries, with North Korea having sent …

North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia
1 month, 1 week ago

North Korea ratifies landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia

Al Jazeera  

The treaty comes amid reports of about 11,000 North Korean soldiers being deployed to fight in Russia’s war against Ukraine. North Korea has ratified a landmark mutual defence treaty with Russia, state media has announced, as international concern grows over increasing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Russia’s parliament ratified the treaty on November 6, amid months of growing security …

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 …

Russia signs strategic partnership treaty with North Korea: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Russia signs strategic partnership treaty with North Korea: Report

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin signed into law a treaty on the country's strategic partnership with North Korea which includes a mutual defence provision, according to a decree published on Saturday. The accord, signed by Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in June after a summit in Pyongyang, calls on each side to come to the other's aid in …

South Korea-US alliance will hit back if North Korea attempts nuclear attack, says President Yoon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea-US alliance will hit back if North Korea attempts nuclear attack, says President Yoon

Firstpost  

“I believe that it would be irrational for them to decide to wage a nuclear attack against the Republic of Korea and should they do so the nuclear-based ROK-US alliance will immediately strike North Korea with the US nuclear weapon,” said South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol reaffirmed his country’s steadfast defence posture against …

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — No United States leader has handled relations with North Korea quite like Donald Trump. She pointed to the “higher price tag” on North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs due to further advancements since Hanoi, as well as North Korea’s “foreign policy reorientation” after the collapse of that summit “set off a fundamental skepticism within the North …

North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korean troops ‘enter’ battle; Trump win throws Ukraine aid in doubt

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine says it has started fighting North Korean troops in Kursk, but could eliminate them in their front-line bases if allowed. “We must do everything to make this Russian step to expand the war – to really escalate it – to make this step a failure.” Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said the clashes were “small scale” and that the …

North Korean troops are 'hooked on PORN' after being allowed 'unfettered access' to the internet for the first time while fighting for Russia
Trending News
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korean troops are 'hooked on PORN' after being allowed 'unfettered access' to the internet for the first time while fighting for Russia

Daily Mail  

Thousands of soldiers from North Korea have deployed to Russia to aid Vladimir Putin's army in its fight against Ukraine. Clips purporting to show Pyongyang's soldiers at training camps in Russia have been widely circulated online Footage purportedly shows North Korean troops in eastern Russia undergoing training ahead of deployment with Vladimir Putin's forces in Ukraine North Korean leader Kim …

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea’s president denies wrongdoing in a growing scandal

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied wrongdoing on Thursday in a burgeoning influence-peddling scandal involving him and his wife that is severely hurting his approval ratings and providing political munition to his rivals. The main liberal opposition Democratic Party said Yoon’s response only showed his “arrogance” and “self-righteousness.” The party earlier demanded Yoon apologize, reshuffle …

What does Kim Jong-un stand to gain from sending North Korean troops to Putin’s war?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What does Kim Jong-un stand to gain from sending North Korean troops to Putin’s war?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. North Korean soldiers training to fight in Europe’s biggest …

Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk

The Independent  

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Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Russia ratifies mutual military assistance treaty with North Korea

LA Times  

The upper house of the Russian parliament on Wednesday ratified a treaty with North Korea envisioning mutual military assistance, a move that comes as the U.S. has confirmed the deployment of 10,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” which Russian President Vladimir Putin signed with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on a visit to Pyongyang …

South Korea and EU Warn of Nuclear Tech Transfer from Russia to North Korea
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea and EU Warn of Nuclear Tech Transfer from Russia to North Korea

Firstpost  

North Korea's troop deployment in Russia raises fears of technology transfer between the two countries, potentially bolstering Pyongyang's nuclear and missile capabilities. South Korea and the EU condemn the deployment and call for its immediate withdrawal. The deployment is seen as a violation of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions and could escalate the ongoing conflict between North Korea and Ukraine. …

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un is embracing Russia for his regime’s survival

Live Mint  

SEOUL—Kim Jong Un tried peace talks and refrained from testing new weapons to shed North Korea’s status as a pariah state. Officials from the U.S., South Korea and elsewhere also believe Kim has asked Russia for help to improve North Korea’s top weaponry—much of which is based on Soviet-era systems. “It’s North Korea 2.0 that Kim is pursuing," said Paik …

South Korea and EU condemn North Korea's reported troop dispatch to Russia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea and EU condemn North Korea's reported troop dispatch to Russia

The Independent  

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South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Korea and EU worry about Russia’s technology transfer in return for North Korea troops

LA Times  

South Korea and the European Union on Monday strongly condemned North Korea’s reported dispatch of troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concern that Russia could reward North Korea with transfers of sensitive technology to enhance its nuclear and missile programs. After a meeting in Seoul, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and EU foreign policy chief Josep …

Putin Meets North Korean Foreign Minister in Moscow, as Ukraine War Looms
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Putin Meets North Korean Foreign Minister in Moscow, as Ukraine War Looms

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin, expressing warm greetings and reaffirming Russia's military cooperation. Ukraine expressed concern over the presence of North Korean troops in the country, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that 11,000 North Korean soldiers had reached the Kursk region.

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