North Korea and Russia have begun building their first road link with the construction of a bridge over a border river hailed as a major development which will further expand their ties.

It will give the US access to Ukraine’s valuable rare earth minerals while providing Kyiv a measure of assurance about continued American support.

Brian Lavalette, property director for Scotland at Peel Waters and member of the James Watt Dock LLP board, said: "We can’t disclose any details just yet, however James Watt Dock LLP are in advanced ...