Russia and North Korea Agree on Long-Term Military Cooperation
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 13:25 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle reports that Russia's defense minister has agreed to 'long-term' military cooperation with North Korea. According to DW, the deal was hashed out during a visit by the chairman of the State Duma, who also inaugurated a memorial to North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine.
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