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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

North Korea, Russia reach deals on expanding ties in tourism, education and more

Two sides discuss plans to increase charter flights and open Russian-language center in Pyongyang at economic talks

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 20, 2024
News

North Korea’s trade with China hits yearly high in October on surge in imports

Three-month growth streak may be driven by proceeds of arms sales to Russia, though totals still below last year’s highs

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 19, 2024
News

‘Monstrous’ North Korean artillery spotted in Russia, likely for use in Ukraine

Photos suggest DPRK is supplying M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns for war effort, supplementing troop deployments

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Shreyas ReddyNovember 15, 2024
Analysis

What Trump’s vow to end Ukraine war means for future of North Korea-Russia ties

Experts say wartime alliance could outlast the conflict, posing new security risks in hotspots around the world

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 15, 2024
News

US, South Korea confirm North Korean troops have entered combat against Ukraine

Seoul’s spy agency says DPRK has completed deployment to Kursk, as US and its allies vow ‘firm response’

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 14, 2024
News

Ukraine says it intercepted North Korean troops’ radio communications in Russia

Kyiv releases recording as evidence of DPRK soldiers in Kursk, though experts say it’s difficult to verify authenticity

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 11, 2024
News

Record number of North Korean students entered Russia in Q3, data shows

Experts suggest Russia may be using nearly 3.8K student visas as cover for DPRK soldiers deployed to fight Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 11, 2024
News

Polish delegation set to visit North Korea to inspect embassy: Sources

Diplomats reportedly could stay in Pyongyang to reopen embassy, years after closure due to pandemic

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 8, 2024
News

Putin says Russia could hold military drills with North Korea, defying sanctions

Statement comes as Zelensky says DPRK troops have already suffered losses in Kursk after entering combat against Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 8, 2024
News

Russian military jet visits North Korea amid troop deployment to Kursk

Expert says short stopover in Pyongyang likely shuttled military personnel as allies ramp up cooperation against Ukraine

Anton SokolinAnton SokolinNovember 7, 2024
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