A revived Moscow-Pyongyang axis could bolster Russia’s military in Ukraine.
Russian president Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un tour a space launch facility yesterday.
“At the end of the reception, Kim Jong-un courteously invited Putin to visit the DPRK at a convenient time,” KCNA said, referring to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, North Korea’s formal name. Both Russia and North Korea have denied those claims, but promised to deepen defence cooperation, and during a visit to North Korea in July, defence minister Sergei Shoigu was shown banned ballistic missiles by Kim.
In recent years, China has been seen as the power with the most influence over Kim, but Pyongyang’s leaders have often tried to balance ties with both Moscow and Beijing. Amid the grinding artillery battles in Ukraine, Russia has ramped up its shell production, but a North Korean supply line could be useful.
But Peskov added that Moscow would develop its relations with North Korea in accordance with its own interests.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
KCNA: Kim invites Putin to North Korea after talks at space centreSEOUL, Sept 14 — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to his country during their talks in Russia, state media reported today, with Kim...
Read more »
North Korea's Kim Jong Un checks out Putin's ride at Russia summitSEOUL (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin invited North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to check out his Russian-made limousine on Wednesday ahead of their summit, ceding the spacious back seat to his guest.
Read more »
Putin and North Korea's Kim in their own wordsVLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at Russia's most modern space launch facility on Wednesday.
Read more »
Putin and North Korea's Kim discuss military matters, Ukraine war and satellitesMOSCOW Sept 13 — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for a rare summit today at which they discussed military matters, the war in Ukraine and...
Read more »
North Korea's Kim says his visit shows 'strategic importance' of Russia relationsSEOUL, Sept 13 ― North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said his visit to Russia was a clear show of the “strategic importance” of the two countries' relations, state...
Read more »
North Korea set to end years-long sporting isolation at Asian GamesBEIJING: North Korea has 191 athletes signed up for the Asian Games starting next week, according to organisers, suggesting the country is poised to e...
Read more »