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US troubled by deepening ties between Russia and North Korea

On Monday, the White House voiced worries over the growing ties between Russia and North Korea, as Russian President Vladimir Putin geared up for his upcoming visit to Pyongyang on Tuesday.

AFP WORLD
Published June 17,2024
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The White House expressed concern on Monday at what it called a deepening relationship between Russia and North Korea as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to visit Pyongyang on Tuesday.

White House national security spokesperson John Kirby told reporters that the visit appeared to be part of a post-election "charm offensive" by Putin.