North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses



News North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses Workers’ Party agrees to strengthen ties with Russia’s ruling party, as DPRK diplomats tour lodgings in Moscow Anton Sokolin February 26, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Ri Hi Yong after signing a cooperation protocol with Vladimir Yakushev, the secretary of United Russia's General Council, on Feb. 25, 2025 \| Image: United Russia The ruling parties of North Korea and Russia have vowed to forge deeper cooperation following talks this week, with Moscow emphasizing the need to work together to counter Western sanctions. Their agreement came after DPRK diplomats toured VIP property and Russia’s largest equestrian center during a separate visit, in a likely sign of North Korea’s plans to expand its diplomatic presence and import more purebred horses for its leadership. The ruling parties of North Korea and Russia have vowed to forge deeper cooperation following talks this week, with Moscow emphasizing the need to work together to counter Western sanctions. Their agreement came after DPRK diplomats toured VIP property and Russia’s largest equestrian center during a separate visit, in a likely sign of North Korea’s plans to expand its diplomatic presence and import more purebred horses for its leadership. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period 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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North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses

Workers’ Party agrees to strengthen ties with Russia’s ruling party, as DPRK diplomats tour lodgings in Moscow

Anton Sokolin February 26, 2025

North Korean delegations to Russia eye sanctions cooperation, VIP flats, horses

Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) Ri Hi Yong after signing a cooperation protocol with Vladimir Yakushev, the secretary of United Russia's General Council, on Feb. 25, 2025 | Image: United Russia

The ruling parties of North Korea and Russia have vowed to forge deeper cooperation following talks this week, with Moscow emphasizing the need to work together to counter Western sanctions.

Their agreement came after DPRK diplomats toured VIP property and Russia’s largest equestrian center during a separate visit, in a likely sign of North Korea’s plans to expand its diplomatic presence and import more purebred horses for its leadership.

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