What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea



Analysis What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea Strengthening ties with DPRK likely part of wider security effort in Russia's Asia-Pacific periphery Anthony V. Rinna July 8, 2019 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian Ministry of Defense Hot on the heels of several noteworthy developments in the DPRK's foreign relations, the Russian defense ministry announced that Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin would travel to the DPRK for talks with his North Korean opposite number Kim Hyong Ryong. Among the topics scheduled for discussion were the situation on the Korean Peninsula and deepening DPRK-Russia defense cooperation. Hot on the heels of several noteworthy developments in the DPRK's foreign relations, the Russian defense ministry announced that Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin would travel to the DPRK for talks with his North Korean opposite number Kim Hyong Ryong. Among the topics scheduled for discussion were the situation on the Korean Peninsula and deepening DPRK-Russia defense cooperation. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

Strengthening ties with DPRK likely part of wider security effort in Russia's Asia-Pacific periphery

Anthony V. Rinna July 8, 2019

What Russia stands to gain from closer military ties with North Korea

Russian Ministry of Defense

Hot on the heels of several noteworthy developments in the DPRK's foreign relations, the Russian defense ministry announced that Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin would travel to the DPRK for talks with his North Korean opposite number Kim Hyong Ryong.

Among the topics scheduled for discussion were the situation on the Korean Peninsula and deepening DPRK-Russia defense cooperation.

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