Russian-occupied Ukrainian region discusses deepening ties with North Korea

NK News – North Korea News · Apr 16, 2026

North Korea is looking to expand its cooperation with Russia-controlled regions of Donbas in Ukraine, a regional governor said after meeting the DPRK’s top envoy on Wednesday. Governor Vladimir Saldo of the Russian-occupied Kherson region raised the possibility of exporting agricultural goods to North Korea in talks with Ambassador Sin Hong Chol, citing Pyongyang’s need […]