Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Moscow to discuss strengthening bilateral ties. The meeting follows reports of North Korean military support for Russia's war in Ukraine, raising concerns about deepening strategic cooperation between the two nations.
Why it matters
The deepening military and diplomatic alliance between Russia and North Korea has significant implications for the war in Ukraine and regional security in East Asia.
SEOUL, South Korea — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's foreign minister and thanked Pyongyang for supporting his war against Ukraine, in the latest high-level diplomacy between the countries, Russian state media reported.
The visit by North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui comes without an obvious occasion, such as a multilateral diplomatic event or state anniversary, and has raised speculation that she may be coordinating a possible visit to Russia by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. North Korean state media said Choe departed for Russia on Saturday at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov but has yet to comment on the purpose of her visit.
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