Kim Jong Un vows to promote cooperative relations with China
1 year, 3 months ago

Kim Jong Un vows to promote cooperative relations with China

Live Mint  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, in a letter to Chinese President Xi Jinping, has assured that he would promote cooperative relations with China, Reuters reported citing KCNA media report. On this rare summit between Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin, China said, "The visit of the North Korean leader to Russia is an arrangement between the two countries and pertains to relations between North Korea and Russia". The Chinese foreign ministry added, "China and North Korea are friendly neighbours connected by mountains and rivers.At present, China-North Korea relations are developing well". On North Korea's 75th founding anniversary on 9 September, North Korea invited Chinese delegates and Russian artists to a paramilitary parade featuring rocket launchers pulled by trucks and tractors.

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On New Year's eve, Xi Jinping's China-Russia ‘hand in hand’ message for Vladimir Putin
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

On New Year's eve, Xi Jinping's China-Russia ‘hand in hand’ message for Vladimir Putin

Hindustan Times  

China's President Xi Jinping, in a New Year message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said Being and Moscow have always worked together “hand in hand” along the right path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party. Russian President Vladimir Putin visited China in February 2022, declaring a "no limits" partnership just days before launching a large-scale military operation …

China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: President Xi in his New Year message to Putin
1 week, 3 days ago

China-Russia ties advancing to higher levels: President Xi in his New Year message to Putin

India TV News  

Beijing: China and Russia are moving forward hand in hand along the "right path" of non-alliance, non-confrontation and their relations have been advancing towards "higher levels," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday in his New Year message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. “In the face of the accelerated transformation unseen in a century and a volatile international landscape, …

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 …

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

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

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. Read our privacy policy Incoming US president Donald Trump …

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 vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
Trending News
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 …

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, news agency Reuters reported quoting two people familiar with the matter. Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, …

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, …

North Korea sends soldiers to Russia, gets bears, lion in return
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Korea sends soldiers to Russia, gets bears, lion in return

Hindustan Times  

An African lion, two brown bears and 45 pheasants were among the over 70 animals Russia sent to North Korea as a “sign of support” amid ties between both the countries strengthening during the Ukraine war, for which the latter sent 10,000 troops recently to bolster the Russian forces. Alexander Kozlov, Russia’s natural resources minister, oversaw the relocation of the …

North Korean leader says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
1 month, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

Yoon calls for South Korea-China cooperation on peace, economic ties
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yoon calls for South Korea-China cooperation on peace, economic ties

Firstpost  

South Korean President Suk Yeol Yoon also called for the two countries to further strengthen cooperation in the economic sector, which he called ”the central axis of bilateral relations over the past 30 years” President Yoon Suk Yeol called for the need for increased cooperation between South Korea and China to ensure regional peace, particularly in response to North Korea’s …

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 …

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 …

US and China Discuss Growing Military Cooperation Between Moscow and Pyongyang
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2 months, 1 week ago

US and China Discuss Growing Military Cooperation Between Moscow and Pyongyang

Firstpost  

US and China are engaged in high-level talks over North Korean troops in Russia amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. The conversation aims to discuss the growing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang, with both sides expressing their concerns and expectations. China emphasizes the importance of maintaining peace talks and political settlement, while the US underscores the need to curb …

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  

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. Read our privacy policy North Korea is beefing up …

Xi and Putin: A Roadmap for Stability and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Xi and Putin: A Roadmap for Stability and Prosperity in the Indo-Pacific

China Daily  

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Kazan, Russia, to discuss the future of bilateral relations between the two countries. Both sides agree on the importance of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party. They also emphasize the significance of comprehensive strategic coordination and practical cooperation across various fields. Xi expresses confidence in the enduring …

Understanding the relationship between Russia and North Korea
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Understanding the relationship between Russia and North Korea

NPR  

Understanding the relationship between Russia and North Korea ROB SCHMITZ, HOST: South Korea's intelligence agency reports that North Korea has sent 1,500 special forces troops to Russia to help Russia's war in Ukraine. And North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, is ratcheting up tensions with South Korea, including blowing up sections of a road that once connected the two countries. …

North Korea and China mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship
3 months ago

North Korea and China mark their 75th anniversary of ties as outsiders question their relationship

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. Read our privacy policy The leaders of North Korea …

Xi says to continue expanding China-Russia all-round practical cooperation
3 months, 1 week ago

Xi says to continue expanding China-Russia all-round practical cooperation

China Daily  

BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that he stands ready to work with Russian President Vladimir Putin to take the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties to continue expanding all-round practical cooperation. Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the …

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  

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North Korea sees a ‘surge’ of Russian jets in its skies
3 months, 4 weeks ago

North Korea sees a ‘surge’ of Russian jets in its skies

The Hindu  

North Korean airspace has seen an “unprecedented surge” of Russian planes in the past year, said a flight data analysis published Tuesday, indicating growing links between Pyongyang and Moscow that have raised Western concern. But the country’s airspace has “roared to life” with some 350 flights, said an analysis by South Korea-based specialist site NK Pro, thanks in part to …

Xi extends congratulations on DPRK's 76th founding anniversary
4 months ago

Xi extends congratulations on DPRK's 76th founding anniversary

China Daily  

BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, on the DPRK's 76th founding anniversary. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said in the message that over …

Kim Jong-un cackles with delight as he watches 'successful testing of suicide drones' with huge fireball explosion - weeks after Putin visited North Korea
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kim Jong-un cackles with delight as he watches 'successful testing of suicide drones' with huge fireball explosion - weeks after Putin visited North Korea

Daily Mail  

Kim Jong-un was pictured cackling as he watched the testing of 'suicide drones' with a huge fireball explosion - just a few weeks after ally Vladimir Putin visited him in North Korea. Kim Jong-un was pictured cackling as he watched the testing of 'suicide drones' with a huge fireball explosion at the Drone Institute of North Korea's Academy of Defence …

Putin celebrates deepening ties with Beijing as Chinese premier visits
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin celebrates deepening ties with Beijing as Chinese premier visits

The Telegraph  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and China’s premier Li Qiang have celebrated their deepening political and economic ties in the face of growing friction with the West over the grinding war in Ukraine. Trade relations were “developing successfully” and “yielding results,” Mr Putin told Mr Li, who visited the Kremlin on Wednesday as part of a four-day trip by a senior …

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 …

‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Axis of impunity’: How Putin-Kim deal could challenge existing world order

Al Jazeera  

Two leaders signed mutual defence pact during Russian president’s high-profile visit to North Korea, his first in 24 years. When triumph proved elusive, he went all in, hell-bent on winning even if it meant destroying his country; severing the critical diplomatic, security, and trade ties with the West; and weaponizing everything at his disposal.” The latest deal replaces the Friendship, …

China is watching warily as Putin and Kim forge new ‘alliance’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China is watching warily as Putin and Kim forge new ‘alliance’

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up for CNN’s Meanwhile in China newsletter which explores what you need to know about the country’s rise and how it impacts the world. “If Putin provides more support to North Korea on nuclear issues, including some technical assistance, it will become more difficult for China to control the situation on the Korean Peninsula,” Liu said. Western …

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 …

Putin and Kim Jong Un celebrate new partnership with elaborate ‘gift-off’ in North Korea
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin and Kim Jong Un celebrate new partnership with elaborate ‘gift-off’ in North Korea

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. Read our privacy policy Vladimir Putin gifted his petrol …

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, …

Putin, Kim Jong Un agree to immediately offer military aid if attacked
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin, Kim Jong Un agree to immediately offer military aid if attacked

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed to provide immediate military assistance if one of them is attacked, reviving an agreement dating back to the Cold War in a move likely to unsettle the US and its partners. The two leaders signed the deal Wednesday during Putin’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years. …

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 …

Kim Jong Un gets Russia-made Aurus car from Putin in luxury gifts exchange
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un gets Russia-made Aurus car from Putin in luxury gifts exchange

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a "strategic partnership treaty" following their talks in Pyongyang on Wednesday, Russian state media reported. Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Putin signalled earlier the two nations had prepared a document that would "form the basis" of their relations for years to …

N Korea’s Kim ’expresses full support and solidarity’ for Russia’s special military op in Ukraine
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership amid Putin visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and North Korea sign strategic partnership amid Putin visit

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership that includes a vow of mutual aid if either country is attacked. The Russian leader’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years comes amid growing concerns over an arms arrangement in which North Korea provides Russia with badly needed munitions for Moscow’s …

How Putin and Kim stand to gain from a rare visit that’s troubling the West
6 months, 3 weeks ago

How Putin and Kim stand to gain from a rare visit that’s troubling the West

Live Mint  

Deepening military and economic cooperation between Russia and North Korea is helping sustain the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine and offering Pyongyang a technological boost, feeding unease in China and the West about the increasingly intimate relationship between the two authoritarian countries. In May, North Korea’s U.N. ambassador condemned Western countries for exploring replacements for the dissolved U.N. panel and urged …

North Korea's Kim vows 'full support' for Russia in Ukraine as Putin announces deal to boost ties
6 months, 3 weeks ago

North Korea's Kim vows 'full support' for Russia in Ukraine as Putin announces deal to boost ties

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised full support for Russia's war in Ukraine, as he met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang on Wednesday in a bid to expand their economic and military cooperation and display a united front against Washington. Putin thanked Kim for the support and said the two countries would sign an agreement to boost their …

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and North Korea sign partnership deal that appears to be the strongest since the Cold War

Associated Press  

HANOI, Vietnam — Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement Wednesday that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” a strategic pact that comes as both face escalating standoffs with the West. During Putin’s visit to North Korea, Kim said the two countries had a “fiery friendship,” and that the deal was …

Kim Jong Un greets Vladimir Putin with late-night red carpet reception on North Korea visit
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kim Jong Un greets Vladimir Putin with late-night red carpet reception on North Korea visit

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea in the early hours, marking his first visit to the capital in 24 years. Russian President Vladimir Putin is welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his arrival at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this image released by the Korean Central News Agency June 19, 2024. Despite the …

North Korea vows unconditional support to Russia, Kim says relations with Putin even closer than in Soviet-era
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin says Russia and North Korea will help each other if attacked, taking ties to a ‘new level’

CNN  

CNN — Vladimir Putin said Russia and North Korea have ramped up ties to a “new level,” pledging to help each other if either nation is attacked in a “breakthrough” new partnership announced during the Russian president’s rare visit to the reclusive state. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin exit a welcome ceremony at Kim …

Russia and North Korea pledge mutual aid if either country faces ‘aggression’
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia and North Korea pledge mutual aid if either country faces ‘aggression’

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un exchange documents during a signing ceremony of the new partnership in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed an agreement in North Korea’s capital Wednesday that pledges mutual aid if either country faces “aggression,” a strategic pact that …

Opinion: Putin and Kim forge closer ties, resuscitating a defunct Stalinist alliance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Putin and Kim forge closer ties, resuscitating a defunct Stalinist alliance

NPR  

Opinion: Putin and Kim forge closer ties, resuscitating a defunct Stalinist alliance toggle caption U.S. Army Signal Corps/AP Sergey Radchenko is the Wilson E. Schmidt distinguished professor at the Henry A. Kissinger Center for Global Affairs, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. When in September 1990 Soviet Foreign Minister Eduard Shevardnadze traveled to Pyongyang with the news of the …

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