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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border

Russia and North Korea have opened their first road bridge across their shared border, linking the two countries over the Tumen River.

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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries BBC News – World
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It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.

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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countriesBBC News – World
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North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries

It comes as relations between both countries have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across border

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Opening of first road bridge with Russia a sign of tighter ties, North Korea says

The opening on Monday came as Russia and North Korea have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared borderNPR – World
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Russia and North Korea open the first road across their shared border

Relations between Russia and North Korea have been flourishing, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for economic and military assistance.

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Russia and North Korea open first road bridge across their shared border

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