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NK PRO
UN blacklisted ships continue to loiter, move through Chinese waters
Sanctioned ships now may be more active than in previous months
North Korea, Russia to deepen ties and cooperation: KCNA
Though North Korean media also warned the Korean Peninsula at a diplomatic "standstill"
NK PRO
Vessel involved in North Korean coal smuggling scandal returns to South Korea
The Panama-flagged Sky Lady was previously identified as smuggling DPRK coal by the PoE
Kim, Putin summit scheduled for April 25: Kremlin aide
Exact date for the meeting withheld until now at Pyongyang's request
Kim Jong Un to depart for talks with Putin “soon”: KCNA
No location or date for the summit yet confirmed, however
NK PRO
Chinese oil shipments to North Korea remain low in February
Though exports above average when combined with Russian supplies
Negotiating team with North Korea to remain unchanged, despite criticism: Pompeo
U.S. Secretary of State insists he will remain in charge of talks with Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un heads to Russia: why now, and what to expect?
Experts weigh in on prospects for the first DPRK-Russia summit in almost eight years
NK PRO
South Korea seizes another vessel for possible North Korean coal smuggling
A previous NK Pro highlighted the vessels' ties to DPRK affiliated arms dealers
Washington confirms North Korea’s recent weapon test
Acting Pentagon chief says North Korea did not test a ballistic missile
