North Korean troops had fought alongside Russia since late 2024. They saw combat in Russia's Kursk Oblast but didn't cross into Ukraine. That might soon change. Ukrainian officials assess that North Korea has additionally deployed 20,

The new eight-hour Boeing 777 flight comes after Nordwind Airlines' dozens of routes to Europe and Asia were cut due to the war in Ukraine.

Russia has opened a direct air route between Moscow and Pyogyang in a move reflecting closer ties between the two countries.

As another sign of deepening bilateral relations, Russia is set to launch direct passenger flights from Moscow to Pyongyang on July 27, marking the first air connection between the two capitals in decades.

Amid dwindling travel options for Russian tourists, direct flights from Moscow to North Korea have commenced this week, reflecting stronger ties between the two nations.

In an unusual move, Seoul’s foreign minister visited Tokyo before Washington, as the Asian neighbors emphasized the importance of maintaining stable relations.

Lavrov’s trip comes at a crucial time for Russian-North Korean relations, with Pyongyang set to deploy an additional 25,000 to 30,000 soldiers to assist Moscow’s scaled-up assault on Ukraine ...