G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit | NK News
July 16, 2024
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G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit

Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine

The leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) leading industrialized nations have again called on Russia and North Korea to “immediately cease” military cooperation, amid expectations that Vladimir Putin could visit Pyongyang for a summit this week.

The leaders of the G7 countries met in Apulia, Italy on Friday to discuss the “pressing challenges of our time,” including ongoing arms trade between Moscow and Pyongyang, among other issues. 

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