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South Korea has expressed “deep concern and regret” over a meeting between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin that was apparently focused on expanding military cooperation as the two isolated, nuclear-armed leaders vowed to support each other in their escalating confrontations with the United States

Washington could impose more sanctions, but analysts say penalties are unlikely to halt Moscow-Pyongyang alliance.

Between bombastic language and a long handshake, Putin offers support to North Korea to build military satellites

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday that his country offers its “full and unconditional support” for Russia’s “sacred fight” to defend its security interests, in an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine, and said Pyongyang will always stand with Moscow on the…

Despite common interests, ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have not always been rosy. Here are some key events.

Moscow-installed governor reports at least 24 injured as missile attack sparks large blaze at Sevastopol naval shipyard.

Kim is expected to seek economic aid and military technology for his impoverished country, and provide Russia with munitions in its grueling war in Ukraine.

China is North Korea’s and Russia’s biggest trade partner and and could restrain a weapons deal.

Foreign ministers condemn ‘elections’ held in Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia oblasts and Crimea, where electoral competition was limited