
Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a telegram to the leader of the DPRK Kim Jong-un, stated his intention to continue close work to strengthen the strategic partnership between the countries, KCNA reports.
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Russia and North Korea are strengthening cooperation against the backdrop of Western sanctions and isolation of both countries.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a telegram to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un that he will continue to work closely with him to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, the North Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA) reports.
MOSCOW, September 9 - RIA Novosti. Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un of his intention to continue close work.
Putin emphasized the desire to further strengthen the strategic partnership between Russia and the DPRK.
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Russia and North Korea will continue to strengthen military and economic cooperation
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