North Korea’s Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals
1 year, 3 months ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un heads home after Russian journey that raised concern about weapons deals

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is on his way home Sunday from Russia, ending a six-day trip that triggered global concerns about weapons transfer deals between the two countries locked in separate standoffs with the West. Kim’s armored train departed to the sound of the Russian patriotic march song “Farewell of Slavianka” at the end of a farewell ceremony at a railway station in Artyom, a far eastern Russian city about 200 kilometers from the border with North Korea, Russia’s state news agency RIA reported. Foreign officials and experts have said North Korea could provide badly needed munitions for Moscow’s war on Ukraine in exchange for sophisticated Russian weapons technology that would advance Kim’s nuclear ambitions. Shoigu, who had met Kim during a rare visit to North Korea in July, also showed Kim another of Russia’s latest missiles, the hypersonic Kinzhal, carried by the MiG-31 fighter jet, that saw its first combat during the war in Ukraine. North Korea’s state media reported that Kim and Shoigu talked about the regional security environment and exchanged views on “practical issues arising in further strengthening the strategic and tactical coordination, cooperation and mutual exchange between the armed forces of the two countries.” Kim’s summit with Putin was held at Russia’s main space launch site, a location that pointed to his desire for Russian assistance in his efforts to acquire space-based reconnaissance assets and missile technologies.

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North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting
1 week, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim hails ‘comrade’ Putin in New Year’s greeting

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader expresses hope that Moscow will defeat ‘neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory’ in Ukraine. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has paid homage to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a New Year’s message extolling deepening ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, state media has reported. In a letter to mark the New Year, Kim extended his greetings to …

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
1 week, 5 days ago

North Korea's Kim vows toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he will implement the 'toughest' anti-US policy, less than a month before Donald Trump takes office as US president, the country's state media reported Sunday. It said Kim's speech 'clarified the strategy for the toughest anti-US counteraction to be launched aggressively' by North Korea for its long-term national interests and security. But …

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine
1 week, 6 days ago

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the NIS said in a statement. Friday's …

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul
3 weeks, 1 day ago

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

India Today  

At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country's spy agency. The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with …

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Deccan Chronicle  

Seoul: 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. A Russia military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation after North Korea sent thousands …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
1 month, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week 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 defence minister makes unannounced visit to North Korea to deepen military ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Russian defence minister makes unannounced visit to North Korea to deepen military ties

The Independent  

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Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
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1 month, 1 week 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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Trump claimed Kim Jong Un missed him. The North Korea leader has a different message
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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1 month, 2 weeks 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, …

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops
1 month, 2 weeks 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 and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Biden praises cooperation at meeting with South Korean, Japanese leaders amid North Korea worries
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Trump claims Kim Jong Un ‘misses’ him. But he faces a very different North Korean leader this time around
2 months 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 are 'hooked on PORN' after being allowed 'unfettered access' to the internet for the first time while fighting for Russia
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2 months 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 …

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

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

The Independent  

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Russia ratifies North Korea pact after US says up to 10,000 North Korean troops deployed to Kursk
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2 months 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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2 months 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 …

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

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

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea beefs up Kim Jong-un’s security due to assassination threat

The Independent  

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North Korea's Diplomatic Mission to Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korea's Diplomatic Mission to Russia: Implications for the War in Ukraine

Associated Press  

North Korea sends a high-level delegation to Russia, indicating their growing military cooperation and potential involvement in the war in Ukraine. The visit comes as South Korea and Western nations express concerns about North Korean involvement, as it could potentially prolong Russia's aggression and provide technology that could enhance North Korea's nuclear weapons and missile program. The announcement also highlights …

Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Russian lawmakers ratify pact with North Korea as US confirms that Pyongyang sent troops to Russia

The Independent  

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North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Threat to the Region
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Threat to the Region

CNN  

Growing intelligence suggests that North Korea is preparing to play a more direct role in Russia's war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly warned that North Korean troops are joining Russia's war, with recent videos showing North Korean soldiers receiving training in Russia. South Korea's spy agency also confirmed the deployment of 1,500 soldiers, including special forces fighters, …

North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Growing Concern for the Region
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea's Troop Presence in Ukraine: A Growing Concern for the Region

CNN  

Growing intelligence suggests that North Korea may be preparing to send troops to Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly warned that North Korean troops are joining Russia's war, and South Korea's spy agency has also expressed concern. The deployment of North Korean troops could have significant implications for Europe and the Indo-Pacific, as it would be the first time …

South Korea Warns of North Korean Troop Presence in Russia, Calls for Withdrawal
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea Warns of North Korean Troop Presence in Russia, Calls for Withdrawal

Deccan Chronicle  

South Korea and Russia engage in a heated debate over North Korea's troop deployment in Russia. South Korea expresses grave concerns about the presence of thousands of North Korean soldiers in the country, alleging that they are providing weapons and military support to Russia's war in Ukraine. The deployment marks North Korea's first military action overseas in support of another …

South Korea Demands Immediate Withdrawal of North Korean Troops from Russia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea Demands Immediate Withdrawal of North Korean Troops from Russia

Associated Press  

South Korea has summoned the Russian ambassador to protest the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia. The South Korean Foreign Ministry claims that North Korea sent 1,500 special operation forces to Russia this month to support Moscow's war against Ukraine. The Russian Embassy has denied using North Korean troops in its war with Ukraine.

South Korea Warns of North Korea's Troop Deployment in Russia: 'A Significant Security Threat'
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

South Korea Warns of North Korea's Troop Deployment in Russia: 'A Significant Security Threat'

News 18  

South Korea summoned the Russian ambassador to Seoul Monday to criticize Pyongyang's decision to deploy thousands of soldiers to Russia's war in Ukraine. The foreign ministry expressed grave concerns regarding North Korea's recent dispatch of troops to Russia and strongly urged the immediate withdrawal of North Korean forces and the cessation of related cooperation.

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election
3 months, 1 week ago

North Korea rules out return to leader-to-leader diplomacy regardless of who wins US election

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. It comes after a senior North Korean diplomat who …

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say
4 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea will reopen to international tourism this winter, tour operators say

CNN  

CNN — North Korea is to reopen limited international tourism by the end of 2024, nearly five years after it completely sealed the country’s borders due to the Covid-19 pandemic, two tour companies with connections to the isolated country have announced. Beijing-based Koryo Tours and Shenyang-based KTG Tours both made separate online announcements Wednesday, saying tour groups would be allowed …

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units
5 months ago

North Korea marks the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline units

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea marked the delivery of 250 nuclear-capable missile launchers to frontline military units at a ceremony where leader Kim Jong Un called for a ceaseless expansion of his military’s nuclear program to counter perceived U.S. threats, state media said Monday. North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said the launchers were freshly produced by the …

Implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea
6 months ago

Implications of Putin’s visit to North Korea

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to North Korea has drawn significant global attention due to its substantial geopolitical implications. This rare diplomatic engagement between Russia and the reclusive North Korean regime marks a notable shift in regional dynamics, carrying potential consequences for global politics, including India's strategic considerations. As Russia pivots towards North Korea and potentially strengthens its ties …

North Korea resumes flying trash-filled balloons towards South Korea after Putin's meeting with Kim
6 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea resumes flying trash-filled balloons towards South Korea after Putin's meeting with Kim

India TV News  

Seoul: The South Korean military said on Monday that its arch-rival North has resumed sending trash-filled balloons over the border in the latest round of Cold War-style psychological warfare days after Russian President Vladimir Putin met Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, wherein both leaders signed a major defence deal that experts say could embolden Kim to direct more provocations at …

Watch: Vladimir Putin's ‘bye bye…’ to ‘friend Kim Jong Un’ after concluding North Korea visit
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Vladimir Putin's ‘bye bye…’ to ‘friend Kim Jong Un’ after concluding North Korea visit

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin was seen waving goodbye to his “friend” and North Korean counterpart Kim Jong Un as he departed the country after concluding his state visit earlier this week. The BRICS News X handle shared the video, stating, “Russia's President Putin waves goodbye to his friend, North Korea's Kim Jung Un.” The video also showed Putin joining both …

Vladimir Putin went to North Korea looking for friends, but he may have helped arm his enemy
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin, Kim and the other ‘special relationships’ putting us all at risk

The Independent  

North Korea is not one’s usual pit stop between Russia and Vietnam, but for Vladimir Putin, it was too good an opportunity to miss. It is well known that ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Putin has provided North Korea with substantial food assistance and cash in exchange for millions of rounds of North Korean artillery. Only …

How Russia-North Korea pact shows convergence of anti-West interests
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How Russia-North Korea pact shows convergence of anti-West interests

Firstpost  

The Russian president’s visit to North Korea holds a lesson for the West on what happens when a power is pushed to the brink President Vladimir Putin completed a state visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Wednesday. This visit also marks a key moment for Kim for two reasons: first, he received Putin for the very first …

Gunfire on Korean border as Kim Jong-un's troops cross into DMZ for the third time in just two weeks and days after Putin's visit to Pyongyang
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Gunfire on Korean border as Kim Jong-un's troops cross into DMZ for the third time in just two weeks and days after Putin's visit to Pyongyang

Daily Mail  

South Korean soldiers were forced to shoot at dozens of North Korean troops who crossed the border yesterday in an unsettling flurry of activity hours after Vladimir Putin left Pyongyang. This undated handout photo provided on June 18, 2024 by the South Korean Defence Ministry shows North Korean soldiers working at an undisclosed location near the heavily fortified border, as …

The Putin-Kim summit produced an unusual — and speedy — flurry of glimpses into North Korea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Putin-Kim summit produced an unusual — and speedy — flurry of glimpses into North Korea

Associated Press  

The imagery from Pyongyang emerged quickly, notable in its variety — glimpses into North Korea in near-real time that showed its leader, Kim Jong Un, grinning and glad-handing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and showing him around the capital of one of the world’s least accessible nations. In this photo provided by the North Korean government, Russian President Vladimir Putin, …

Axis of Defiance: North Korean Belligerence Gets a Putin Boost - News18
6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

News 18  

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 …

Why Putin-Kim Jong Un Meet in North Korea Raises Concern, What's Their New Defence Pact?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Putin-Kim Jong Un Meet in North Korea Raises Concern, What's Their New Defence Pact?

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin met his “comrade” Kim Jong Un in North Korea’s capital Pyongyang on Wednesday in a rare visit to the state in 24 years amid the Ukraine war. What we are concerned about is the deepening relationship between these two countries.” Kirby said this concern was “not just because of the impact it’s going to have on …

Vladimir Putin signs pact with Kim Jong Un: ‘Russia & North Korea vowed…’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin signs pact with Kim Jong Un: ‘Russia & North Korea vowed…’

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a new agreement which includes a promise of mutual aid if one of their countries is attacked, amidst increasing tensions for both with the west, according to new agency AP. According to Ria Novosti, Kim Jong Un was quoted saying that the agreement was peaceful and meant …

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