TOKYO -- With Russia's economy facing heavy headwinds from the war in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin had intensified efforts in recent months to woo emerging and developing countries that make up the so-called Global South.
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Russia risks further isolation by courting North Korea
Efforts to boost war effort could undo Moscow's rapport with emerging countries
North Korea's Kim Jong Un, left, and Russia's Vladimir Putin attend a reception after meeting in Vladivostok in 2019. They are expected to meet again in the coming days. (Photo by KCNA via Reuters)
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