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Anthony V. Rinna
Anthony V. Rinna is a Senior Editor with the Sino-NK research group. He's lived in South Korea since 2014.
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Analysis Why a delegation of Russian senators in Pyongyang is worth watchingA visit to the DPRK by a group of senior lawmakers hints at greater cooperation in the coming months This week lawmakers from the Russian legislature's upper house, the Federation Council (also occasionally referred to as the Senate) wrapped up a visit to Pyongyang for talks aimed at strengthening DPRK-Russia bilateral relations. Among those representing the Russian government were Sergei Kislyak, who formerly served as Moscow's ambassador to the U.S., and Oleg Melnicheko, chairperson of a regional development committee on the Federation Council. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. |