Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy
Putin praised North Korean troops for helping repel Ukrainian forces and said Moscow will not forget their role in mine-clearing operations.
- On Sunday, Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui at the Kremlin, thanking the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for military support in the Kursk Region.
- North Korean forces deployed to Russia in late 2024 under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, enabling direct military involvement to help repel a large-scale Ukrainian incursion into the border region.
- Putin praised the 'valor and heroism' of DPRK service members who drove Kiev's forces from the Kursk Region last year; Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded troops Russia's Order of Courage in April.
- Choe reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to the 'comprehensive development' of relations with Moscow, while Seoul's Unification Ministry spokesperson Yoon Min Ho said Monday that South Korea is closely monitoring the diplomatic meetings.
- Moscow has signaled willingness to sign a Russian-Korean Military Cooperation Plan for 2027-2031, institutionalizing their defense partnership beyond the immediate Kursk campaign and cementing long-term strategic alignment.
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Russian President Putin Meets with North Korean FM in Latest High-Level Diplomacy
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea’s foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy between the countries, Russian state media reported. The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit …
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