Russia and North Korea

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Kim Jong-un Might Visit Russia Before Year's End

Kim Jong-un Might Visit Russia Before Year's End

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un might visit Russia before year's end, the date for the politician's visit depends on the schedule of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian upper house spokeswoman Valentina Matvienko …

Russia blocks U.S. bid to expand sanctions against North Korea

Russia blocks U.S. bid to expand sanctions against North Korea

Russia has blocked Washington’s bid to expand sanctions against North Korea at a UN Security Council committee, because the US stance is entirely unconvincing, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. Washington’s …

Russians marking Day of Russia

Russians marking Day of Russia

Russia is celebrating its national holiday, the Russia Day, today, 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 …

Moscow and Pyongyang: first contact (VIDEO)

Moscow and Pyongyang: first contact (VIDEO)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. "On May 31, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey …

Lavrov and Kim Jong-un hold talks in Pyongyang

Lavrov and Kim Jong-un hold talks in Pyongyang

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before completing his visit to Pyongyang, a source in the Russian delegation said. "Even if some Russians saw Kim …

 Will Russia keep peace between US and North Korea?

Will Russia keep peace between US and North Korea?

Russia is ready to act as a mediator between the United States and North Korea, but the conflicting sides should give their consent to this, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "Russia is ready if both sides need …

Has North Korea detonated a thermonuclear bomb?

Has North Korea detonated a thermonuclear bomb?

North Korea announced today the first test of a thermonuclear hydrogen bomb, "a historic event for the DPRK" according to the words of the North Korean media. Details of the test are not given, based on indirect evidence from the South …