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Why Russia should be part of Trump’s next North Korea strategy
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Why Russia should be part of Trump’s next North Korea strategy

Washington should look beyond Pyongyang and address the Moscow ties driving Kim Jong Un’s new confidence

Why Russia should be part of Trump’s next North Korea strategy
Gabriela Bernal
Gabriela Bernal July 20, 2026
Russian military jet lands in Pyongyang as Choe Son Hui flies to Moscow

Russian military jet lands in Pyongyang as Choe Son Hui flies to Moscow

The Il-62M’s military flight marks the first in 2 months as DPRK’s top envoy flies on a decades-old aircraft to Russia

Russian military jet lands in Pyongyang as Choe Son Hui flies to Moscow
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 20, 2026
North Korea vows to support Russia in Ukraine war until victory: top envoy

North Korea vows to support Russia in Ukraine war until victory: top envoy

Choe Son Hui met Putin in Moscow, where he vowed to honor ‘the Korean heroes alongside our own compatriots’

North Korea vows to support Russia in Ukraine war until victory: top envoy
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 20, 2026
North Korea boosts warship project with new construction at Rason shipyard
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North Korea boosts warship project with new construction at Rason shipyard

New destroyer also returns to Rason in northeast following missile launch exercise down the coast

North Korea boosts warship project with new construction at Rason shipyard
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 17, 2026
US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal

Top commanders pledge in annual meeting to sustain trilateral cooperation through upcoming Freedom Edge exercise

US, ROK and Japan military chiefs reaffirm North Korea denuclearization goal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 16, 2026
Russian tourists get first look at North Korean war museum, NATO battle trophies

Russian tourists get first look at North Korean war museum, NATO battle trophies

The mid-June visit took place months after Pyongyang opened the Ukraine war memorial for some 2.3K DPRK fatalities

Russian tourists get first look at North Korean war museum, NATO battle trophies
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin July 16, 2026
North Korea appears to ramp up military satellite plans with another engine test
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North Korea appears to ramp up military satellite plans with another engine test

Satellite imagery reveals signs of test at Sohae space launch complex in July

North Korea appears to ramp up military satellite plans with another engine test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 16, 2026
US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections

US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections

The Buddy Squadron exercise includes F-16, F-35A and FA-50 fighters after allies reduced annual frequency

US-ROK fighter drills continue despite North Korea’s past objections
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park July 15, 2026
North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
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North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do

Anton Sokolin explores diplomacy and trade networks, while Susan Thornton reflects on 2017 tensions and future US policy

North Korea’s closer ties with China, Russia — and what Washington can do
North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features
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North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features

Satellite imagery shows large grandstands almost complete and land clearing around runway

North Korea preps main drone base for big demonstration, bulldozes old features
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2026
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