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Sanctioned North Korean apples now for sale at major Russian supermarkets
Cheap DPRK apples may benefit Russian consumers but constitute forbidden fruit under UN sanctions that Moscow approved
Russian security chief Shoigu arrives in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Top Moscow official and DPRK leader discuss Russia-US dialogue as allies continue military cooperation over Ukraine war
North Korea sells $3K in art to China, while continuing lucrative wig trade
Chinese trade data records import of 279 paintings in Jan.-Feb., which expert says may have come from sanctioned studio
Ukraine says it destroyed three North Korean artillery guns in Russia’s Kursk
Footage purportedly shows Russian using Koksan weapons in successful counteroffensive against Ukraine
North Korea sees bump in trade with China in first two months of year
Official data shows on-year jump in January and February, driven in part by one of best months for exports since 2018
North Korean officials, entrepreneurs depart for Moscow to push forward deals
Trip to discuss health care and economic cooperation comes as DPRK firms eye business in Russia’s Kursk region
High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk
Andrei Rudenko discusses ‘mutual support’ with counterparts in Pyongyang as DPRK soldiers help repel Ukrainian forces
Border skirmishes raise possibility of North Korean incursions into Ukraine
Kyiv reports engaging Russian and DPRK troops beyond Kursk, potentially signaling expansion of Pyongyang’s role in war
Popular American exercise app suspends user’s account over North Korea hike
Despite restoring account, Strava says it cannot offer service inside country due to US sanctions on DPRK
Reported sinking of North Korean ship spotlights dangers of ‘dark voyages’
DPRK smugglers routinely sail without broadcasting location, reflecting regime’s willingness to sacrifice safety
