There’s a history to Moscow-Pyongyang collaboration
Since the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine in early 2022 Moscow has been ostracized by the West and its economy has been hit by a succession of harsh sanctions packages. North Korea’s leadership knows all about isolation and has faced decades of economic sanctions.
Moscow and Pyongyang's budding 'romance' - Running story
Jan 13, 2025 · Moscow and Pyongyang have finalised a deal to export Russian coal to Asia via the North Korean port of Rason. The route will afford new ways into the global market for this raw material, which is subject to Western sanctions.
North Korea's top diplomat holds talks in Moscow as Pyongyang …
Nov 1, 2024 · Russia’s top diplomat on Friday met his North Korean counterpart for talks amid reports that Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its military in the war in Ukraine.
The danger of the Pyongyang-Moscow axis is becoming clearer
Oct 28, 2024 · Pyongyang’s decision to dispatch armed forces to participate in Russia’s war efforts, following its massive shipments of arms and ammunition, flows from the security alliance sealed last June during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea.
Delegates Alarmed over Reported Russian-Democratic People’s …
Oct 30, 2024 · Condemning the use of Democratic People’s Republic of Korea-made ballistic missiles to strike Ukraine, he noted that in return for this military support, Moscow has provided impunity and...
Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Faces Security Council …
Dec 18, 2024 · Following reports of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s troops killed in the Russian Federation’s war against Ukraine, the Security Council today examined growing military ties between...
Growing Moscow-Pyongyang Cooperation - Voice of America
Dec 20, 2024 · "We believe that Moscow will become more reluctant not only to criticize Pyongyang’s development of nuclear weapons, but also further obstruct passage of sanctions or resolutions condemning North Korea’s destabilizing behavior," said …
Russia and North Korea: A Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Oct 1, 2024 · As the world observed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a surprising partnership took shape: Moscow and Pyongyang, two isolated authoritarian states, forged an increasingly visible alliance.
North Korea's Kim calls Putin his 'dearest friend'
Dec 31, 2024 · Relations between Pyongyang and Moscow have deepened since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. In his New Year letter to the Russian leader, Kim Jong Un praised their close bilateral ties.
South Korea Navigates the Moscow-Pyongyang Axis Amid …
Nov 5, 2024 · The revival of the alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang is prompting Seoul to reconsider its post-Cold War conceptualisation of Russia. Moscow’s diplomatic support has proven critical in sheltering the otherwise faltering Pyongyang and its …