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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
June 20, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
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’
June 20, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
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
June 19, 2024
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
June 19, 2024
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
June 19, 2024
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
June 19, 2024
North Korean TV to air Russian film for Putin visit despite ban on foreign media
Authorities make rare exception to rules to broadcast WWII drama on KCTV as part of Russia-centered programming block
June 18, 2024
North Korea lines streets with Putin portraits and Russian flags ahead of visit
DPRK preparing to roll out red carpet for Russian leader, who is set to arrive overnight after running behind schedule
June 18, 2024
