Coverage dated October 18, 2023

Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers

Headline from The Republic

The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea met Thursday in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their military ties, days after the United States accused the North of sending fresh shipments of munitions to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine.

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  1. The Republic

    Russian, North Korean foreign ministers meet amid Western suspicions about weapons transfers (opens The Republic)

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    The foreign ministers of Russia and North Korea met Thursday in Pyongyang for talks expected to focus on how to boost their military ties, days after the United States accused the North of sending fresh shipments of munitions to Russia to support its war efforts in Ukraine.

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Russia's foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea and China as he visits Pyongyang (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Russia's foreign minister proposed regular security talks with North Korea and China to deal with what he described as increasing U.S.-led regional military threats, as he met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top diplomat Thursday in Pyongyang.

  3. Washington Times

    Russian foreign minister offers security talks with North Korea, China as he visits Pyongyang (opens Washington Times)

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    Russia’s foreign minister proposed regular security talks with North Korea and China to deal with what he described as increasing U.S.-led regional military threats, as he met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his top diplomat on Thursday during a visit to Pyongyang.

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