US EditionNorth Korea Reiterates Support for Russia in War
NORTH KOREA, JUL 13 – North Korea has deployed over 10,000 troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine, reinforcing a bilateral defense pact amid shared opposition to Western influence and sanctions.
- On July 13, 2025, Kim Jong-un met with Russia’s top diplomat Sergei Lavrov in the city of Wonsan, North Korea, to review and advance their countries' strategic alliance.
- The meeting followed a military deal signed last year between Russia and North Korea, including a mutual defence clause and troop deployments to Ukraine's Kursk region.
- Kim reaffirmed his unconditional support for Russia's actions in Ukraine and expressed a firm belief in Russia's eventual victory in defending its dignity and interests.
- Lavrov conveyed his heartfelt thanks for North Korea's military assistance, commended the high level of strategic dialogue and cooperation between the two countries, and spoke positively of Wonsan as an attractive destination, expressing hope that it will draw Russian visitors.
- Both parties committed to enhancing their strategic partnership, aligning their positions, and collaboratively addressing the hegemonic ambitions of external actors that are contributing to increased instability across Northeast Asia and the broader Asia-Pacific region.
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North Korea has indicated that it is ready to unconditionally support Russia in the war.
Kim Jong-un reaffirms North Korean support for Russia in its war with Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un offered Moscow his full support for its war in Ukraine during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Pyongyang state media said Sunday. The talks were the…
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