13.07.2025 21:31
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un expressed his readiness to "unconditionally support and promote" all measures taken by the Moscow administration regarding the fundamental causes of the "Ukrainian crisis" during his meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who visited his country as part of second strategic talks.
"WE WILL UNCONDITIONALLY SUPPORT RUSSIA IN WAR"
According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim stated in the meeting that, in line with the agreement signed between North Korea and Russia, they are "ready to unconditionally support and promote all measures taken by the Moscow administration regarding the fundamental causes of the 'Ukrainian crisis'."
Emphasizing that the two countries share the same views on strategic issues, Kim reiterated his determination to develop bilateral relations.
REACTION TO TRILATERAL AIR EXERCISES
Meanwhile, the North Korean Ministry of Defense also reacted to the joint air exercises conducted by South Korea, the USA, and Japan. The statement noted that such activities are a "major threat factor that increases military tension on the Korean Peninsula and its surroundings."
According to Yonhap, the South Korean Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) claimed that North Korea has sent approximately 28,000 container loads of weapons and artillery shells to Russia so far.
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