Direct flights launched between Moscow and Pyongyang
The first direct flight from Moscow to Pyongyang has landed in the North Korean capital today at 9:30 a.m. local time (12:30 a.m. GMT).
Russia and North Korea
Shoigu arrives in Pyongyang to meet with Kim Jong Un once again
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang today on a special mission from President Vladimir Putin where he is expected to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russian Railways resumes Moscow-Pyongyang direct rail service
The direct railway service between Moscow and Pyongyang will start again from June 17, Russian Railways' press service said.
Kim Jong Un reassures Russia of support on Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reassured visiting Secretary of the Russian Security Council Sergey Shoigu that Pyongyang will continue supporting Moscow in international affairs, including the situation in Ukraine, the Central Korean News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Shoigu arrives in Pyongyang to meet with Kim Jong-un
Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu arrived in Pyongyang today on instructions from Russian President Vladimir Putin, where he is scheduled to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia resumes rail service with North Korea
Russia’s state railway company resumed passenger rail service with North Korea, which had been suspended since 2020. Russian …
Putin and Kim Jong-un met in Pyongyang
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived on a state visit to Pyongyang at the invitation of North Korean leader …
US promises new sanctions for Russia's cooperation with Iran
Washington plans to begin imposing sanctions against companies in Iran and North Korea that, according to American authorities, sell weapons to Russia.
Putin and Kim Jong Un meet at Vostochny space launch facility
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un began their talks at the Vostochny Cosmodrome in the Amur Region in Russia’s Far East on September 13. The two leaders are being accompanied by their …
Kim Jong-un to come to Russia
The North Korean leader will visit Russia in the coming days. The visit will take place at the invitation of the Russian President. The leaders will probably meet in Vladivostok.
Putin congratulates leader of North Korea on republic’s anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un on the 74th anniversary of the founding of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Friday. …
North Korea buys Russia’s COVID-19 vaccine - report
North Korea has purchased Russia’s Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine and Chinese diagnostic equipment, including thermographs, Japan’s Asahi newspaper reported on Tuesday. The price tag of the contract and the volume of the …
Kim Jong-un congratulates Putin on Russia Day
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of congratulations upon Russia Day to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Korean Central News Agency said. "The Chairman of the State Affairs Commission comrade Kim Jong-un …
Putin congratulates Kim Jong-un on DPRK’s establishment anniversary
Russian President Vladimir Putin was one of the first foreign leaders who congratulated Kim Jong-un on the 71th anniversary of establishing the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), TASS reported citing the Korean Central News …
Russians marking Day of Russia
Russia is celebrating its national holiday, the Russia Day, on June 12th. Russia Day is one of the youngest national holidays. It was established by the country’s presidential decree of June 2, 1994. The Declaration of State …
Russian Far East Development minister set for working visit to Pyongyang
Russian Far East Development Minister Alexei Kozlov plans to make a working visit to North Korea’s capital in the near future, he said in a video streamed on his YouTube channel on Saturday, TASS reports. …
UN secretary general welcomes Putin-Kim Jong-un meeting
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has welcomed the talks held between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said. …
Putin exchanges weapons with Kim Jong-un
Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged weapons as presents with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their first-ever meeting in Vladivostok today. The Russian president led his North Korean …
Kim Jong-un in Russia
Kim Jong-un arrives in Russia for summit with Putin as US nuclear talks remain in limbo
Putin and Kim Jong-un to hold talks in Vladivostok on Thursday evening
Russian President Vladimir Putin will leave for Russia’s Far Eastern city of Vladivostok to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Wednesday evening, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry …