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Lavrov Meets Kim Jong Un in Wonsan as North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia’s Ukraine Campaign

Kim Jong Un pledged unconditional backing for Russian measures in Ukraine during Lavrov’s Wonsan visit, highlighting Moscow’s push for closer direct contacts with Pyongyang.

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Le leader nord-coréen Kim Jong-un serre la main du ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov lors d’une réunion à Wonsan, en Corée du Nord, le 12 juillet 2025.
Le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères Sergueï Lavrov rencontre son homologue nord-coréenne Choe Son Hui, le 12 juillet 2025 à Wonsan, en Corée du Nord
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Overview

  • Sergueï Lavrov was formally received by Kim Jong Un in Wonsan on July 12 to reinforce the 2024 mutual defense pact between Moscow and Pyongyang.
  • Kim Jong Un assured Lavrov of North Korea’s unconditional support for all Russian actions in Ukraine and voiced confidence in Moscow’s ultimate victory.
  • The Russian Foreign Ministry hailed DPRK troops as “heroic” for helping repel Ukrainian forces in the Kursk region, where North Korea has deployed soldiers and supplied munitions since late 2024.
  • Lavrov conveyed President Putin’s hope to resume direct contacts with Kim Jong Un as soon as possible, while the Kremlin confirmed no reciprocal visit by the North Korean leader is currently planned.
  • Both delegations condemned external “hegemonists” in the Asia-Pacific and discussed steps to implement their defence agreements despite international sanctions.