North Korea and Russia officially kicked off the construction of a new car bridge across the Tumen River on Wednesday, according to the Russian government, following months of preparatory work by a shady contractor and complaints from local residents.
Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin called the construction of the bridge a “significant milestone” in the relationship between Russia and North Korea, joining the groundbreaking ceremony by video.
North Korea and Russia officially kicked off the construction of a new car bridge across the Tumen River on Wednesday, according to the Russian government, following months of preparatory work by a shady contractor and complaints from local residents.
Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin called the construction of the bridge a “significant milestone” in the relationship between Russia and North Korea, joining the groundbreaking ceremony by video.
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