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July 16, 2024

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Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
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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

Putin likely took unprecedented number of planes to North Korea for summit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 24, 2024
Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine

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

Putin threatens to arm North Korea over West supplying weapons to Ukraine
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 21, 2024
Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un

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

Putin takes Pyongyang: How the Russian leader spent his day with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 20, 2024
State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
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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

State media review: Russia takes the limelight to mark Putin’s Pyongyang visit
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung June 20, 2024
NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia
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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

NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia
Full text: North Korea’s new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with Russia
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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

Full text: North Korea’s new ‘comprehensive strategic partnership’ with Russia
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim | Joon Ha Park June 20, 2024
Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty

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’

Putin and Kim dine on duck liver and sip ginseng tea after signing new treaty
Joe Smith
Joe Smith June 20, 2024
Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states

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

Russia and North Korea vow to defend each other if attacked, new treaty states
Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
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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

Pyongyang power play: What to make of Kim and Putin’s ‘comprehensive’ new treaty
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 19, 2024
Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

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

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024