In the Kremlin, President of Russia met with North Korea's Minister… (кндр · путин · президент)
In the Kremlin, President of Russia met with North Korea's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cho Song-hee. Vladimir Putin gave a high assessment of relations between the two countries and once again expressed gratitude to the leadership and people of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea for their assistance in conducting the special military operation (SVO), as well as conveyed greetings to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
Consensus
- The meeting between Vladimir Putin and North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Son-hui took place on July 19 in the Kremlin.
- Putin expressed high praise for bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea.
- Putin thanked the leadership and people of North Korea for their support during the special military operation (SVO).
- Putin acknowledged the bravery and heroism of North Korean soldiers who assisted Russian forces, stating they were awarded state honors in Russia.
- The participation of North Korean military personnel in combat operations in Kursk Oblast was mentioned by multiple sources.
- Putin conveyed warm greetings to Kim Jong-un during the meeting.
- Choi Son-hui stated that North Korea's leadership consistently supports strengthening relations with Russia.
Points of divergence
- Putin specifically mentioned the decision by North Korean leadership to send military personnel to participate in combat operations in Kursk Oblast. — kommerant
- In 2024, after Ukraine's invasion of Kursk Oblast, North Korea sent its troops to assist Russian forces; Kim Jong-un praised the soldiers who died rather than surrender. — vm
- A new edition of a unified school history textbook will include information about the participation of North Korean military in liberating Kursk Oblast. — vedomosti
- Choi Son-hui stated that Kim Jong-un reaffirmed the strategic direction toward strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance relations with Russia during the 9th Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea. — interfax
Coverage (20 sources)
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- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee says strengthening ties with Russia is an unwavering position of the leadership — Интерфакс
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- Putin thanks North Korea for assistance in conducting the special military operation — Коммерсантъ
- Russian President Expresses Gratitude to North Korean Foreign Minister for Support of SVO — Интерфакс
- Putin Delivered Warmest Greetings to Kim Jong Un at Meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister, Says Peskov — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin notes that relations between Russia and North Korea are developing in all directions — Интерфакс
- Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in the Kremlin — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin Emphasizes the Heroism of North Korean Soldiers During the Special Military Operation — Вести
- Peskov: Putin meets with North Korean Foreign Minister — Вести
- Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in the Kremlin — Коммерсантъ
- Putin Receives North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in the Kremlin — Ведомости
- Putin meets North Korean Foreign Minister in the Kremlin — Интерфакс
- Putin meets North Korean Foreign Minister in Kremlin, says Peskov — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Putin gave high assessment of relations with North Korea on meeting with its foreign minister, said Peskov — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin Delivered Warmest Greetings to Kim Jong Un at Meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister, Says Peskov — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin meets with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in the Kremlin, says Peskov — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Putin meets with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee in the Kremlin, says Peskov — ТАСС (Telegram)