MOSCOW, 20 July 2026 (TON): Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin to discuss closer cooperation between the two countries.
According to the Kremlin, Putin thanked North Korea for its support in Russia's military campaign, including assistance during Ukraine's reported incursion into the Kursk region in 2024.
Choe said North Korean leader Kim Jong Un remains committed to expanding strategic relations with Russia, signalling continued political and security cooperation.