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Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine

Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine

Russian leader says he ‘doesn’t rule out’ option, a day after signing mutual defense treaty with Kim Jong Un

Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 21, 2024
ROK activist launches leaflets again, drawing angry North Korean retort

ROK activist launches leaflets again, drawing angry North Korean retort

Kim Yo Jong hints at trash balloon retaliation after Park Sang-hak says he sent leaflets in response to Putin summit

ROK activist launches leaflets again, drawing angry North Korean retort
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 21, 2024
Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un

Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un

Despite a late start and delegation miscommunication, the pair appear to have taken their friendship to the next level

Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2024
South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine

Seoul says ‘mutual assistance’ pledge between Moscow and Pyongyang is 'serious concern' and pledges response

South Korea condemns North Korea-Russia treaty, warns of sending arms to Ukraine
Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

The banquet following the Russia-DPRK summit also featured traditional Korean dishes such as ‘guksu on a brass platter’

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 20, 2024
Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states

Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states

DPRK state media releases full text of ‘comprehensive’ agreement signed by Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un at summit

Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states
Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024
North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month

North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month

Trade volume below level for same period in 2023, in what expert calls sign of Russia’s growing role in DPRK economy

North Korea-China trade falls in May for the fifth straight month
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer June 19, 2024
Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations

Russian leader says treaty envisions ‘assistance in case of aggression,’ as North Korea send arms for use in Ukraine

Putin, Kim sign ‘comprehensive’ treaty outlining mutual defense obligations
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit

Russian leader touched down overnight, hours behind schedule, after extended stopover in Russian Far East

Kim Jong Un greets Putin at Pyongyang airport, belatedly kicking off state visit
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