„I would like to once again express gratitude for the support of our special military operation,“ said V. Putin, using the Kremlin’s term for the war in Ukraine.
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In the video released by the Kremlin, V. Putin is also heard saying that Moscow “will never forget” the “heroic deeds” of North Korean soldiers, who will be “honored just like our compatriots.”
The Kremlin host also praised the recently reached mutual understanding with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday that Choe Son Hui is visiting at the invitation of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Moscow and Pyongyang’s ties have strengthened after Russia launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine in 2022.
North Korea sent troops to Russia’s Kursk region and supplied weapons systems to support Moscow’s war efforts.
Analysts say that in exchange, the poor and isolated country received financial support, food, energy resources, and military technology from Moscow.
At the end of April, during a visit by high-ranking Russian officials to Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un once again confirmed his support for Russia and promised to help Moscow achieve victory in the war, which he called a “holy war.”
