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War in Ukraine
N. Korea Supplied Russia with Missiles for Ukraine Attacks: US
Moscow's forces fired multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine as part of a mass aerial attack on Jan. 2, White House spokesperson John Kirby said.
Jan. 4, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Own Troops Are Being Blown Up By Low Quality Artillery Ammo From North Korea
Just last month Russian troops were pictured thanking North Korea for the artillery shells. That sentiment may well have now changed.
Dec. 23, 2023
Iran
Ukraine Commander Warns War Zone May Expand Amid Russian Arms Buildup
Lieutenant General Serhii Nayev accused Russia of securing additional resources through its alliance with the "Axis of Evil" it had formed with North Korea and Iran.
Nov. 27, 2023
Russia
Russian Airlines Invited to Initiate Regular Flights to North Korea
In another signal of the growing relationship between the two countries, the Russian news site Kommersant said on Monday that airlines have been invited to prepare for regular flights to North Korea.
Nov. 21, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Delegation in N. Korea to 'Further Revitalise' Ties
Historic allies Russia and North Korea are both under international sanctions -- the former for its invasion of Ukraine and the latter for its nuclear weapons and missile programmes.
Nov. 15, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Soldiers Confirm Using North Korean Munitions in Ukraine, But Firing Adjustments Are Needed
Confirmations of Russia using North Korean made munitions in Ukraine have surfaced on the internet, but range adjustments are needed due to potentially inferior quality, according to analysts.
Nov. 13, 2023
US
North Korea Slams Blinken's Comments on Ties with Moscow
Seoul has said that Pyongyang sent one million artillery rounds to bolster Moscow's war in Ukraine in exchange for advice on satellite technology.
Nov. 11, 2023
Russia
EXPLAINED: Who Are Russia’s Allies? The New ‘Axis of Evil’
With violence raging in both Ukraine and the Middle East, the US has warned of a new “axis of evil,” four countries all involved to varying degrees in both wars.
Oct. 24, 2023
Putin
OPINION: Putin’s Strategic Mistake: Adverse Effects of the Russia-North Korea Summit
While in the short term, Russia’s ability to get arms from North Korea may prove advantageous, it will ultimately seal the disaster toward which Putin is headed as he cozies up to a pariah state.
Oct. 21, 2023
Russia
Russia-N. Korea Relations at 'New, Strategic' Level: Lavrov
Kim last month travelled to Russia aboard a specially built bullet-proof train for a face-to-face meeting with Putin, declaring bilateral ties with Moscow his country's "number one priority".
Oct. 19, 2023
Russia
Russia Transports N. Korean Arms Resupplies to Ukraine War Zone
The report by RUSI, a British think tank, joins an earlier US intelligence report stating over 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions were transferred from North Korea to Russia.
Oct. 17, 2023
War in Ukraine
North Korea Sends Over 1000 Containers of Weapons to Russia, White House Claims
Back in early October, the analytical project Beyond Parallel reported a significant surge in cargo traffic between Russia and North Korea following Kim Jong-un's visit to Russia.
Oct. 14, 2023
Russia
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Leaves Russia, Gets Given Drones as a Gift
Footage showed Kim waving goodbye from his train to a Russian delegation led by Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov, before the Russian march “Farewell of Slavianka” was played.
Sept. 17, 2023
Russia
Kremlin Signed ‘No Agreements’ with North Korea During Kim Visit
After meeting Kim Jon Un on Wednesday, President Putin said he saw “possibilities” for military cooperation with North Korea.
Sept. 15, 2023
Putin
Kim Jong Un Visits Aeronautics Factory in Russia’s Far East
Kim’s visit will last a few more days, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced on Thursday, without giving further details.
Sept. 15, 2023
Putin
EXPLAINED: What You Need to Know About Putin’s Meeting with Kim Jong Un
The two despotic leaders, both isolated on the world stage, had warm words for each other, enjoyed a lavish banquet and even discussed sending a North Korean into space.
Sept. 14, 2023