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
- Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Cho Son-hui in the Kremlin on July 19.
- Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for its support during Russia's special military operation (SVO).
- The meeting included discussions about strengthening strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea.
- Cho Son-hui conveyed a warm, friendly greeting from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to Putin.
- Both sides emphasized the continuity and importance of bilateral relations.
Points of divergence
- Putin also met with Governor Evgeny Balitsky of Zaporozhye Oblast on July 20, during which he discussed conditions in the region and recent Ukrainian attacks that injured three civilians. — vesti
- Putin specifically mentioned North Korea's decision to send military personnel to participate in combat operations in Kursk Oblast. — kommersant
- In 2024, after Ukraine’s invasion of Kursk Oblast, North Korea sent its troops to assist Russian forces; Kim Jong-un had previously praised the soldiers as heroes who died rather than surrender. — vm
Coverage (20 sources)
- Putin met with the governor of Zaporizhzhia region — Вести
- Lavrov states that Putin and Kim Jong Un had a trusting conversation — Москва 24
- President of the Russian Federation met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-he in Moscow — Кремль. Новости
- 🇷🇺🇰🇵 President of Russia Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-he on July 19 — МИД России
- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee says strengthening ties with Russia is an unwavering position of the leadership — Интерфакс
- North Korea's Foreign Minister Says Pyongyang Supports Moscow in Eliminating the Root Causes of the Ukraine Crisis — Интерфакс
- 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)