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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
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
State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
An in-depth analysis of Russian propaganda, new law on deputies and commentary on Ukraine peace summit
June 20, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
Full text: North Korea’s new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with Russia
NK Pro provides Korean and English versions of the unratified treaty signed by Putin and Kim and published by Pyongyang
June 20, 2024
Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
The banquet following the Russia-DPRK summit also featured traditional Korean dishes such as ‘guksu on a brass platter’
June 20, 2024
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
June 20, 2024
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
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
