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Lavrov Begins Visit to North Korea
KURSK REGION, RUSSIA, JUL 12 – Russia and North Korea have strengthened their military alliance with North Korea sending about 11,000 troops to support Russian forces in the Kursk region, officials said.
- Last Saturday, Lavrov began a three-day visit to North Korea, reaffirming Pyongyang’s support with troops reinforced in the Kursk region.
- Following the June 2024 defense pact, North Korea deployed troops to support Russian efforts against Ukrainian incursions in the Kursk region.
- Russian officials confirm North Korea will deploy 1,000 mine clearance troops, 5,000 engineers, and support a contingent of approximately 11,000 troops aiding Russia in Ukraine.
- Kyiv and Seoul expressed concern that North Korea’s support legitimizes foreign military involvement in Ukraine, heightening regional tensions amid ongoing deployments, according to reports.
- Lavrov emphasized that Russia and North Korea’s deepening ties under sanctions make high-level summits inevitable, with ongoing contacts and future meetings planned, including an October security conference in Minsk.
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