Sanctions
Information related to sanctions developments
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang
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
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
North Korea has added 20 nukes to arsenal since last year, think tank estimates
Researchers say DPRK has enough fissile material for 90 warheads, expressing concern over pursuit of tactical weapons
G7 condemns North Korea-Russia arms trade ahead of possible Putin-Kim summit
Statement comes amid speculation about how two sides will further bolster military cooperation around the war in Ukraine
Chinese jets harassed Dutch warship on North Korea sanctions patrol: Netherlands
Beijing disputes claim that jets created ‘unsafe situation,’ accusing ship of pretending to monitor UN sanctions
Legal hurdles to board ships hinder North Korea sanctions enforcement: officials
ROK, EU officials stress the need for greater cooperation to enforce sanctions on DPRK trading vessels funding regime
Russia to promote ties with North Korea while eyeing collaboration with South
Vladimir Putin defended DPRK’s nukes and expressed ‘appreciation’ to Seoul for not delivering weapons to Ukraine
Cargo ship docks at Russian coal terminal in North Korea for first time in years
Vessel’s visit to Rason port appears to mark first known coal transshipment under joint project since before pandemic
On warship, Dutch military chiefs sound alarm over North Korea-Russia arms trade
Leaders stress global security is interconnected aboard Dutch frigate in Busan on DPRK sanctions monitoring mission