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Russia strikes Kyiv with North Korean missiles and Iranian drones: Zelensky
Ukrainian leader slams Moscow for criticizing US attacks, as Russian official suggests DPRK could give nukes to Tehran
June 24, 2025
Moscow eyes Pyongyang as location for next ‘Russian House’ culture center
Russia’s soft power agency, accused of spying and propaganda, to boost student exchanges and cultural outreach in DPRK
June 23, 2025
North Korea buys station wagon from China, as food imports drive bilateral trade
Shipment of $38K vehicle likely violates UN sanctions, while outsourcing schemes for wigs and clothing continue
June 20, 2025
The improbable tale of the Russian tiger hunters recruited to kill Kim Il Sung
The Yankovsky family fled the Russian Revolution only to get wrapped up in the rise of the North Korean state
June 20, 2025
Putin has no plans to visit North Korea in near future, Kremlin says
Kim Jong Un also unlikely to visit Russia soon despite previous prep, as allies mark one year since Pyongyang summit
June 20, 2025
Russia plans to build $40M checkpoint on its side of new bridge to North Korea
Tender documents outline high costs for dog kennels, toilets and other facilities, highlighting corruption potential
June 19, 2025
With latest troop dispatch, North Korea wades even deeper into the Ukraine war
Experts say military workers could lead to mass labor deployments to Russia and more offensive role for DPRK troops
June 18, 2025
Kim Jong Un to send 6K military workers to rebuild Russia’s Kursk: Shoigu
North Korean deployment will include 5K construction workers and 1K mine clearance specialists, security chief says
June 17, 2025
North Korea brings home the bacon with record pork imports from Russia
Nearly $1M in shipments drives surge in Russian food exports, as Moscow also restarts parcel deliveries to DPRK
June 17, 2025
Russia’s Shoigu back in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un for 2nd time this month
Top security official’s trip comes less than two weeks after last visit to Pyongyang to discuss Ukraine war
June 17, 2025
