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November 24, 2024

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Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin

Anton Sokolin is the data correspondent at NK News. He previously worked at Reuters, TASS and the Korea Trade Promotion Corporation (KOTRA).

News

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

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 21, 2024
News

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

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 20, 2024
North Korea News Podcast

NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia

Anton Sokolin and Colin Zwirko join the podcast to discuss the results of the much-anticipated Putin-Kim summit

News

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

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyJune 20, 2024
Features

The unusual Orthodox church set to star in Putin’s state visit to North Korea

Church of the Life-giving Trinity is a symbol of Russia-DPRK friendship and could receive rare visit from Kim Jong Un

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyJune 19, 2024
News

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

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 19, 2024
News

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

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Chad O'CarrollJune 19, 2024
News

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

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 18, 2024
News

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoJune 18, 2024
News

Putin to visit North Korea from Tuesday for summit with Kim Jong Un: Kremlin

Russian leader’s first trip to country in 20 years comes amid global scrutiny of DPRK arms shipments for use in Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinJune 17, 2024
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