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Russia-North Korea arms negotiations "actively advancing," White House says

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged letters pledging to increase their cooperation, the White House said.

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  1. CNN

    Russia and North Korea 'actively advancing' in arms deal negotiations, says US (opens CNN)

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    Russia and North Korea are “actively advancing” their negotiations over a potential arms deal that would provide significant ammunition for different types of weapons systems, including artillery, in the latest indication that the Kremlin is desperate to obtain further materiel for its faltering inv…

  2. Washington Times

    White House: Russia discussing arms deal with North Korea as war in Ukraine drags on (opens Washington Times)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin has exchanged letters of support and cooperation with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the Kremlin scrambles to find additional sources of weapons and ammunition for its war in Ukraine, the Biden administration confirmed Wednesday.

  3. New York Post

    Russia begs North Korea for weapons to against Ukraine, White House reveals (opens New York Post)

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    “Arms negotiations between Russia and the DPRK are actively advancing,” said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.

  4. CBS News

    Russia-North Korea arms negotiations "actively advancing," White House says (opens CBS News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have exchanged letters pledging to increase their cooperation, the White House said.

  5. Politico

    North Korea and Russia meet over arms deal, U.S. intel reveals (opens Politico)

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    The White House says Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-Un exchanged letters about working together.

  6. NPR

    U.S. says Russia has made 'shameful' moves toward new North Korea arms deals (opens NPR)

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    According to new U.S. intelligence, the potential agreement would allow North Korea to ship "significant quantities and multiple types" of weapons to Russia for deployment in Ukraine.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Negotiations between North Korea and Russia for weapons 'actively advancing,' NSC says (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Russia's attempts to secure a deal for weapons from North Korea for its war in Ukraine have "advanced," according to the National Security Council.

  8. New Hampshire Union Leader

    White House: North Korea, Russia arms talks advancing (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    WASHINGTON -- The United States is concerned that arms negotiations between Russia and North Korea are advancing actively, the White House said on Wednesday.

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