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Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, thanking Pyongyang for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, according to Russian state media.
- Choe's visit to Russia, made at the invitation of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, has sparked speculation about a potential upcoming visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia.
- Putin praised the bilateral relationship during the meeting, while Choe reaffirmed Kim Jong Un's commitment to developing comprehensive ties with Russia.
- Kim Jong Un has prioritized Russia in his foreign policy, previously meeting Putin in 2019 and 2023, and pledged mutual aid in a strategic partnership signed in June 2024.
- The visit follows a series of high-level exchanges between North Korea and China, indicating Pyongyang's efforts to strengthen ties with both Moscow and Beijing amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.
