North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
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"a new symbol of friendship"
— Mikhail Mishustin , Politician
"powerful impetus for the further development of trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation"
— Mikhail Mishustin , Politician
"This is spurred largely by North Korea's provision of troops, weapons, munitions, and labourers for Putin's war in Ukraine"
— Victor Cha , Academic
Key People
Kim Jong Un is the Supreme Leader of North Korea.
Prime Minister of Russia, appointed to oversee the country's government operations.
Prime Minister of North Korea, involved in decision-making regarding the country's governance.
A scholar from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, focusing on Asia policy.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
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It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
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