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With new treaty, Kim and Putin trumpet their resolve to sabotage sanctions
Pledges to restrict enforcement and cooperate on nuclear energy bring North Korea-Russia sanctions evasion into the open
June 25, 2024
Russia risks crossing ‘red line’ after military pact with North Korea: Seoul
South Korean national security director dismisses treaty as ‘absurd,’ as US, ROK and Japan condemn Kim-Putin summit
June 24, 2024
US aircraft carrier visits peninsula in show of force to deter North Korea
Arrival of USS Theodore Roosevelt follows DPRK-Russian military pact and precedes trilateral drills with Japan and ROK
June 24, 2024
Why China is wary of Russia and North Korea’s security deal — but not alarmed
Mutual defense treaty could encourage US military presence, yet Beijing knows it has leverage over Moscow and Pyongyang
June 24, 2024
Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
Satellite imagery of mostly deserted Pyongyang points to extreme security for summit despite economic disruption
June 24, 2024
Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
NK Pro analysis shows at least 13 Russian aircraft made trip, demonstrating extent of two sides’ efforts to boost ties
June 24, 2024
South Korea urges Security Council to take action on North Korean cybercrime
ROK calls on members to devise ‘treatment’ for rampant cyber threats, including DPRK efforts to fund its nuclear program
June 21, 2024
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
June 21, 2024
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
