Russia north korea news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on Russia-North Korea relations:

Recent Developments:

  1. Russia-North Korea trade agreement: In October 2022, Russia and North Korea signed a trade agreement aimed at increasing bilateral trade and economic cooperation. The agreement covers areas such as agriculture, energy, and infrastructure development.
  2. Russian oil supplies to North Korea: In November 2022, Russia's state-owned oil company, Rosneft, announced that it would supply oil to North Korea. This move is seen as a significant development in the two countries' economic ties.
  3. Russian-North Korean military cooperation: In December 2022, Russia and North Korea held joint military exercises, which were seen as a sign of growing military cooperation between the two countries.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Russia and North Korea sign trade agreement" (The Korea Times, October 2022)
  2. "Russia to supply oil to North Korea, says Rosneft" (Reuters, November 2022)
  3. "Russia and North Korea hold joint military exercises" (The Diplomat, December 2022)
  4. "Russia's Putin and North Korea's Kim Jong-un discuss cooperation" (Al Jazeera, November 2022)
  5. "North Korea's Kim Jong-un visits Russia for talks with Putin" (The New York Times, April 2022)

Analysis and Commentary:

  1. "Russia's growing influence in North Korea" (The Diplomat, November 2022)
  2. "The Russia-North Korea axis: A new challenge for the US" (Foreign Policy, October 2022)
  3. "Russia's economic interests in North Korea" (The Korea Economic Institute, October 2022)
  4. "The implications of Russia-North Korea cooperation" (The National Interest, December 2022)

Background:

  1. Russia-North Korea relations: Russia and North Korea have a long history of diplomatic relations, dating back to the 1940s. The two countries have cooperated on various issues, including trade, energy, and security.
  2. Economic ties: Russia is one of North Korea's largest trading partners, with bilateral trade valued at over $1 billion in 2020. Russia has also provided significant economic aid to North Korea in recent years.
  3. Security cooperation: Russia and North Korea have cooperated on security issues, including counter-terrorism and non-proliferation. Russia has also provided military aid to North Korea in the past.