Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow to reaffirm bilateral ties and support for the Ukraine war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin on Sunday to strengthen diplomatic ties. During the meeting, Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for its continued support of the military operations against Ukraine. Choe Son Hui stated that North Korea remains committed to the comprehensive development of relations with Russia, describing the partnership as a strategic priority for Pyongyang. The visit by Choe Son Hui comes as North Korea increasingly aligns with Russia and China to project a united front against Washington. While North Korea has sent troops and weapons to support the Russian war effort, it has received financial aid and military technology in return. Analysts suggest the high-level talks may be coordinating a future visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Since the collapse of nuclear diplomacy with U.S. President Donald Trump in 2019, Kim has prioritized these eastern alliances to accelerate his nation's nuclear and missile programs.

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