Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang, likely part of ongoing Russian efforts to procure additional munitions from North Korea.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang, likely part of an ongoing Russian effort to procure additional munitions from North Korea
North Korea wants to work out a stable, forward-looking, far-reaching plan for the DPRK-Russia relations in the new era
Relations between Russia and North Korea have reached a qualitatively new, strategic level
Sergey Lavrov stated that North Korean leadership confirmed 'principled support for Russia’s actions' against Ukraine.
Lavrov's visit to Pyongyang lasted two days and was officially dedicated to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
Lavrov declined to comment on US reports regarding North Korea transferring weapons and ammunition to Russia.
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