US EditionRussia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim, praises ties as 'invincible brotherhood'
NORTH KOREA, JUL 12 – North Korea has deployed over 11,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine while Moscow provides military technology and economic aid under a growing strategic alliance, officials said.
- From July 11 to 13, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited North Korea’s eastern city of Wonsan to hold discussions with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, aiming to enhance bilateral relations.
- The visit followed deepening cooperation after Choe's Moscow visit in November 2024 and amid North Korea's increased military support for Russia in Ukraine.
- Lavrov expressed respect for North Korea's nuclear ambitions, condemned U.S., South Korean, and Japanese military buildups, and praised 'very close contacts' with North Korean military services.
- A report from 11 UN member nations revealed that in 2024, North Korea supplied Russia with a substantial shipment exceeding 100 ballistic missiles along with millions of artillery rounds, while satellite imagery confirmed ongoing military transport activities between the two countries.
- The visit signals a growing alliance with potential to influence the Ukraine conflict and Asian security, as Russia warns against U.S. security pacts targeting North Korea and Moscow.
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