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Russia's Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim, praises ties as 'invincible brotherhood'

NORTH KOREA, JUL 12 – North Korea is supplying up to 40% of Russia's ammunition and deploying over 36,000 troops to support Moscow's war in Ukraine, strengthening their strategic military partnership.

  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited North Korea from July 11-13 for strategic talks in Wonsan city with Choe Son Hui.
  • The visit follows expanding U.S., South Korean, and Japanese military drills near the Korean Peninsula, which North Korea condemns as invasion rehearsals.
  • Lavrov praised close military ties, described the Russia-North Korea relationship as an invincible alliance, and affirmed respect for Pyongyang's nuclear development efforts.
  • A recent report from the UN stated that North Korea provided Russia with more than a hundred ballistic missiles along with millions of artillery rounds in 2024, aiding Moscow's escalated military operations in Ukraine.
  • Lavrov's visit signals deepening cooperation amid ongoing military support from North Korea to Russia, potentially affecting regional security and the Ukraine war dynamics.
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