Russia and North Korea deepen relations with symbolic road bridge

Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have grown extensively amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.Published On 7 Sep 20267 Sep 2026The first road bridge connecting Russia and North Korea has been opened, forging a symbolic link between the pair.The first flag-adorned trucks made their way across the one-kilometre (0.6-mile) two-lane ⁠bridge spanning the Tumen River on Monday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?list 2 of 4‘Sealed in blood’: Where does the China-North Korea alliance stand today?list 3 of 4Western allies warn North Korean IT workers funding nuclear arsenallist 4 of 4‘Tit for tat’: Why is Trump cosying up to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un again?end of listThe two countries, which previously were only connected by air and rail routes, announced that the link marks an important milestone in their relations, which have grown considerably stronger since Russia launched its war on Ukraine.Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae-song tuned in by video link to address workers and government officials from both countries.The Russian official said that up to 300 vehicles would be able...