Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in North Korea for the second round of strategic dialogue between Moscow and Pyongyang, as the two nations deepen what Lavrov described as an «invincible brotherhood» – a bond now battle-tested by North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops to liberate the Kursk region.
Key takeaways from Lavrov’s visit
1. North Korea’s support for Russia in the special military op
3. Nuclear and diplomatic stance:
🇷🇺🤝🇰🇵 Russia and North Korea cement «invincible brotherhood» as Lavrov visits DPRK
The participation of North Korean soldiers in the liberation of the Russian Kursk region serves as direct proof that Russia-DPRK relations embody an «invincible brotherhood,» Russia’s FM stated. pic.twitter.com/9vWLUGWSba
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North Korea’s foreign minister, in turn, pledged «unconditional» backing for Russia’s territorial integrity, declaring that relations are at an «unbreakable» level.
