Russia’s war has transformed North Korea | Ukraine This Week

In this episode of Ukraine This Week, Anna Belokur explores the growing partnership between Russia and North Korea nearly two years after the two countries signed a strategic partnership agreement. From North Korean troops fighting on Russia’s behalf to billions of dollars flowing into Pyongyang’s economy through arms sales and military support, the war has reshaped North Korea’s influence, economy, and military capabilities. But Kim Jong Un's growing relationship with Vladimir Putin has risen some concern with their mutual ally – China.

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00:00 Intro
01:07 Russia-North Korea deepening friendship
03:45 Transformation of life in North Korea
07:10 Support independent journalism in Ukraine
07:55 China worried?
10:25 Trump seeks to meet with Kim
12:00 Larger geopolitical shifts
19:20 Member question
23:20 Outro

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