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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. |