Choe Son-hui, the Foreign Minister of North Korea, stated during a meeting with Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, in Moscow on Friday, November 3, that her country will support Russia until it achieves victory in the Ukraine war. According to Reuters, Choe Son-hui discussed matters with Sergey Lavrov after her arrival in Moscow. Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, published photos of their meeting on her official Telegram channel. This meeting, which is Choe's second visit to Russia in the past six weeks, follows North Korea's test of a new intercontinental ballistic missile earlier this week. The visit also comes after the United States reported that 10,000 North Korean soldiers are present in Russia, with 8,000 of them stationed in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces have made advances. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Thursday, November 2, that the United States expects North Korean forces to engage in battle against Ukraine in the coming days. Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied the presence of North Korean troops on its territory. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said it is up to Moscow to decide how to implement the mutual defense clause included in the agreement signed with Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, this past summer. According to Antony Blinken, the use of North Korean soldiers by Moscow in the war against Ukraine is 'a clear sign of weakness.' Blinken also urged China to prevent North Korea from joining Russia in the war against Ukraine. The U.S. has condemned North Korea's missile testing.
North Korea Says It Will Support Russia Until Victory in Ukraine
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui expressed support for Russia in the Ukraine war during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The U.S. has reported the presence of North Korean troops in Russia, indicating potential military collaboration. This development highlights the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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📰 What Happened
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui pledged support for Russia in the Ukraine war during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. This meeting coincided with reports of North Korean troops in Russia, suggesting potential military collaboration.
- Choe Son-hui's visit to Moscow is her second in six weeks.
- The U.S. has reported the presence of 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
North Korea and Russia have been strengthening their relationship, particularly in the context of mutual opposition to U.S. policies. The Ukraine war has become a focal point for international alliances and military strategies.
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