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U.S. slaps sanctions on three Russia companies under Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act

Now U.S.-based individuals and entities are barred from doing business with those companies.

22:59, 24.11.2020

Russia, North Korea hackers target coronavirus researchers – Microsoft

Russian group Fancy Bear and North Korean groups Zinc and Cerium were implicated in recent incidents.

17:25, 14.11.2020

Reuters: North Korea declares emergency in border town over first suspected COVID-19 case

The suspect illegally crossed the demarcation line on July 19.

12:45, 26.07.2020

EU ambassadors agree on sanctions against Russia, China for cyberattacks – journalist

This is about asset freezes against Russia's GRU military intel and the intelligence services of China and North Korea.

16:40, 22.07.2020

North Korea may have fired missile from submarine – media

If confirmed, this would be a significant escalation from the short-range tests it has conducted since May.

09:54, 02.10.2019

N. Korea fires unidentified projectiles into East Sea – media

The projectiles were fired twice early in the morning from the North's southwestern region of South Hwanghae Province.

10:16, 06.08.2019

Russian embassy says North Korea detains crew of Russian fishing vessel – media

According to the embassy, North Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the crew was detained for "violating the rules of entry and stay in the territory of (North Korea)."

10:14, 24.07.2019

Reuters: Trump sets foot in North Korea, agrees with Kim to resume talks

Trump and Kim held a closed-door meeting for nearly an hour.

11:45, 30.06.2019

Bloomberg: North Korea executed envoy over Trump-Kim summit

The February summit collapsed abruptly, with Trump calling off the talks.

09:59, 31.05.2019

U.S. to slap sanctions on Russian supplier of missiles for S-300, S-400 systems

Moscow-based Avangard is the only supplier of missiles for S-300 and S-400 air defense systems.

23:58, 21.05.2019

North Korean leader Kim oversaw testing of multiple rocket launchers – media

The new, solid fuel ballistic missiles can fly as far as 500 kilometers putting the entire Korean Peninsula within its range and are capable of neutralizing the advanced U.S. anti-missile defense system deployed in South Korea, according to a military analyst.

15:30, 05.05.2019

Reuters: N.Korea fires short-range projectiles, raising tensions amid stalled U.S. talks

The South Korean military said it was conducting joint analysis with the United States of the latest launches.

11:40, 04.05.2019

Reuters: Trump, Putin discuss possible new nuclear accord

The two leaders also discussed Ukraine.

20:56, 03.05.2019

Putin, Kim hold 'meaningful' talks during first face-to-face meeting – media

The two leaders spoke after their one-on-one meeting as they sat down for broader negotiations involving top officials from both sides.

15:11, 25.04.2019

North Korea's Kim enters Russia for summit with Putin – media

The young leader will meet with Putin in the Russian Pacific port of Vladivostok on Thursday.

11:04, 24.04.2019

Activity at 2nd North Korean missile site indicates possible launch preparations – media

News of the activity comes just days after other satellite imagery showed that North Korea has rapidly rebuilt a satellite launch facility on the country's west coast.

11:58, 09.03.2019

Trump on possible rebuilding of missile test site in N.Korea: "I would be very disappointed" – media

The U.S. leader says it's a very early report.

00:49, 07.03.2019

Trump says deal with Kim thwarted by North Korean sanction demands – media

Earlier, both Trump and Kim had expressed hope for progress on improving relations and on the key issue of denuclearization, in their talks in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, their second summit in eight months.

11:04, 28.02.2019

Trump to meet with North Korea's Kim Jong-un in Vietnam

As evidence of rapprochement, Mr. Trump regularly notes that North Korea released three American prisoners and sent back what were believed to be the remains of 55 American soldiers who died in the Korean War.

10:40, 06.02.2019

Trump, North Korea's Kim to hold second summit in late February – Reuters

The location will be announced later.

15:07, 19.01.2019

Trump says next meeting with N. Korean leader likely in early 2019 – media

The two countries are considering three sites for the potential summit.

10:18, 03.12.2018

Trump: Worst thing that ever happened to Russia is when I won election

However, Trump thinks it's not a bad idea to try to build relationships with Russia, as well as other countries.

14:50, 27.10.2018

Trump says next summit with North Korea's Kim to come after November U.S. elections – media

Trump and Kim held a historic first summit in Singapore on June 12 at which Kim pledged to work toward denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

11:03, 10.10.2018

U.S. ready to resume North Korea talks, seeks denuclearization by 2021 – media

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had invited North Korea's foreign minister to meet in New York next week.

10:49, 20.09.2018

North Korea's Kim to allow international inspections in bid to revive nuclear talks – media

North Korea was also willing to close its main nuclear complex if the United States took unspecified "reciprocal action."

11:51, 19.09.2018

North Korea's Kim asks Trump for another meeting in 'very warm' letter – media

Sanders told reporters the letter exhibited "a continued commitment to focus on denuclearization of the peninsula."

10:11, 11.09.2018

Bloomberg: U.S. sanctions Russian ships for North Korea trade

The announcement came on the same day as the Senate holds three hearings related to Russia, sanctions and cyber-threats to the U.S.

18:35, 21.08.2018

Tears, joy as Korean families separated by war reunite briefly after 65 years – media

Starting Thursday, there will be a meeting of another 88 groups of relatives, 469 from the South and 128 from the North.

14:00, 20.08.2018

North Korea rejects U.S. proposals on denuclearization

The U.S. has made, and continues to make, "specific proposals for starting and proceeding to the end point of fully verified denuclearization," including a timeline, senior diplomatic sources said.

14:40, 11.08.2018

North Korea continuing nuclear programme – UN report

North Korea has so far not commented on the document's findings.

21:47, 04.08.2018

Trump thanks N. Korea's Kim for sending war remains, hopes to see him 'soon'

Trump also thanks Kim for his nice letter.

10:46, 02.08.2018

North Korea 'working on new missiles', U.S. officials say – BBC

On Monday, the Washington Post newspaper quoted officials as saying North Korea appeared to be building one or two new liquid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) at the Sanumdong facility near the capital, Pyongyang.

10:09, 31.07.2018

North Korea says Pompeo talks 'regrettable' – media

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has wrapped up two days of talks with senior North Korean officials without meeting Kim Jong Un.

23:45, 07.07.2018

Nuclear weapon-possessing states developing, modernizing existing systems – SIPRI

Despite making limited reductions to their nuclear forces, both Russia and the USA have long-term programs under way to replace and modernize their nuclear warheads, missile and aircraft delivery systems, and nuclear weapon production facilities.

10:31, 18.06.2018

Kyiv well aware Budapest Memo imposes no obligations to defend Ukraine – ex-U.S. envoy

It is generally assumed in Ukraine that the signees failed to provide adequate support to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression.

14:00, 14.06.2018

Poroshenko compares U.S. security guarantees for N. Korea with Budapest Memorandum

President Poroshenko commented on the outcome of a historic meeting between Trump and Kim Jong-un in Singapore.

16:54, 12.06.2018

Trump, Kim sign agreement at historic summit in Singapore

The United States and the DPRK will join their efforts to build a lasting and stable peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.

12:08, 12.06.2018

U.S., North Korean leaders hold historic talks – BBC

However, it is unclear what document the two leaders would be signing.

09:11, 12.06.2018

CNN: Trump arrives in Singapore ahead of historic N. Korea summit

The U.S. President flew to Singapore from Canada, where he participated in an especially contentious G7 summit.

18:47, 10.06.2018

N. Korea's Kim lands in Singapore, on cusp of making history with Trump summit – media

Trump said he and Kim could even sign an agreement to end the Korean War, which was concluded only with a truce, not a peace treaty.

15:14, 10.06.2018

N. Korea shakes up top military brass ahead of Trump summit – Reuters

The U.S. official did not identify the three ousted military officials.

11:53, 04.06.2018

Kim Jong-un willing to meet with Putin - media

According to the North Korean leader, the summit would contribute to the further strengthening of relations between the two countries.

11:20, 01.06.2018

Trump says U.S. having productive talks with North Korea about reinstating summit

The summit will likely be held in Singapore on June 12, he said.

12:25, 26.05.2018

USA Today: South Korean president calls cancellation of Trump-Kim summit 'very regrettable'

Establishing enduring peace and the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula are "historic tasks that cannot be abandoned or delayed."

21:45, 24.05.2018

Trump casts doubt on planned summit with North Korean leader – media

Trump said whether the meeting will be held as scheduled will be determined "pretty soon."

11:10, 23.05.2018

Trump warns Kim he could end up like Gaddafi unless he makes nuclear deal – media

A statement published by the state-run Korea Central News Agency, said North Korea would never accept economic assistance from the U.S. in exchange for unilaterally abandoning its nuclear program.

12:42, 18.05.2018

Pompeo and Bolton outline North Korea plans as talks approach – CNN

Pompeo added that the U.S. "will have to provide security assurances" to Kim.

10:18, 14.05.2018

Reuters: North Korea details plans to dismantle nuclear test site

North Korea said journalists from other countries, including the United States and South Korea, will be invited to cover the event.

21:49, 12.05.2018

CNN: North Korea will close nuclear test site in May, South says

A meeting between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump could take place within three to four weeks.

12:55, 29.04.2018

Kim Jong Un calls for 'new history' as Korean peace summit begins – media (Photo, video)

Kim and Moon have a full day of talks that are expected to focus on three subjects with worldwide implications – the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, a peace settlement and the improvement of bilateral relations.

09:15, 27.04.2018