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.
Read at Euronews · 8 September 2026 at 08:53
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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.
Read at Euronews · 8 September 2026 at 07:35
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.
Read at NPR · 8 September 2026 at 05:40
North Korea and Russia open first road bridge linking both countries
Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.
Read at BBC · 8 September 2026 at 03:53