In the old days, the DPRK nurtured its independence by alternating its allegiance between China and Russia, playing the big boys off each other.  Today, China clearly holds more influence in the DPRK in terms of trade and direct political influence.  In fact, China and the DPRK are involved in several hydro-power projects on the Yalu river.  Perhaps energy … Continue reading Russia to trade DPRK electricity for natural resources