Anthony V. Rinna is a Senior Editor with the Sino-NK research group. He's lived in South Korea since 2014.
To what extent Pyongyang will cooperate with Moscow in enforcing maritime laws remains to be seen
Security and sanctions discussed at the international forum, but various disputes hindering progress
Both have short-term anti-U.S. goals, but Moscow could lose long-term to Beijing's rising influence
The vice foreign minister's recent DPRK visit highlights Moscow's slow and steady approach
Moscow fears that raising DPRK human rights issues could bring political instability to its doorstep
The incident has irritated Russian officials and reminded many of the DPRK's unpredictability
Despite taking steps with sanctions, Moscow seen as hurdle to U.S. interests on the Korean peninsula
Strengthening ties with DPRK likely part of wider security effort in Russia's Asia-Pacific periphery
Ulaanbaatar is increasingly positioning itself as a mediating force
Cooperation with Moscow could drive a wedge between Seoul and Washington
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