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Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
Mutual defense pledge could justify more North Korean aid for Ukraine invasion, but economic exchange faces clear limits
June 19, 2024
In Pyongyang, Putin pitches Kim Jong Un on a shadow economy beyond sanctions
Russia and North Korea could cooperate on SWIFT alternative and crypto, but expert sees little upside for DPRK
June 19, 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
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
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
With Putin visit, Russia and North Korea threaten to further upend global norms
Pyongyang summit will be crucial test of allies’ strategic alignment and could solidify DPRK’s status as a nuclear state
June 18, 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
