Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties



News Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital Colin Zwirko July 19, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian deputy defense minister Krivoruchko and Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang on July 18 \| Rodong Sinmun (July 19, 2024) North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexey Krivoruchko in Pyongyang on Thursday, according to state media, to discuss boosting military ties one month after Kim and Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a new defense pact. Krivoruchko is in charge of military procurement matters, suggesting the visit could be about acquiring DPRK weapons. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexey Krivoruchko in Pyongyang on Thursday, according to state media, to discuss boosting military ties one month after Kim and Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a new defense pact. Krivoruchko is in charge of military procurement matters, suggesting the visit could be about acquiring DPRK weapons. 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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Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital

Colin Zwirko July 19, 2024

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Russian deputy defense minister Krivoruchko and Kim Jong Un meet in Pyongyang on July 18 | Rodong Sinmun (July 19, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexey Krivoruchko in Pyongyang on Thursday, according to state media, to discuss boosting military ties one month after Kim and Russian leader Vladimir Putin signed a new defense pact.

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