Putin’s Visit to North Korea
Written by Rekha J Over the years, the bilateral relations between the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia have experienced a dynamic trajectory characterised by several highs and lows in diplomatic engagement and strategic cooperation. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the newly established Russian government showed a diminished interest in North Korea, simultaneously formalising diplomatic relations with South Korea. However, the ascension of Vladimir…