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Associated Press: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited North Korea, and during his trip, both countries celebrated their deepening cooperation. Lavrov thanked North Korea for its support in Russia’s war on Ukraine. The visit also raised speculation about security cooperation and Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming trip to Pyongyang. This follows Kim Jong Un’s visit to Russia’s Far East last month, where they discussed various matters, although the details remain undisclosed.
Lavrov emphasized that their relations have reached a new strategic level since the summit between Putin and Kim at the Vostochny Cosmodrome. North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Sun Hui stated that the meeting would help implement the agreements reached during the summit and noted the vigorous development of bilateral ties.
This diplomatic activity highlights the alignment of Russia and North Korea’s interests in the face of their separate confrontations with the United States. The White House accused North Korea of delivering military equipment and munitions to Russia, which would violate U.N. Security Council resolutions. South Korea emphasized the importance of any cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang complying with these resolutions and reiterated that North Korea would not be recognized as a nuclear power.
In summary, Lavrov’s visit to North Korea underscores the growing cooperation between the two nations, with a focus on security and strategic ties, amidst suspicions regarding arms transfers from North Korea to Russia.
The entire article can be read at the link https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-russia-kim-putin-ukraine-41e72f8e5577d37b8eb463e3c6d661c7
