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Lavrov’s Wonsan Visit Deepens RussiaNorth Korea Strategic Partnership

Lavrov’s visit to Wonsan highlights North Korea’s pledge to expand troop deployments alongside arms shipments in support of Russia’s Ukraine offensive.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on July 12
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Russia warns US, South Korea, Japan against forming security alliance targeting North Korea

Overview

  • Sergei Lavrov met Kim Jong Un in Wonsan and delivered President Putin’s greetings as Kim reaffirmed unwavering support for Russia’s war objectives in Ukraine.
  • Lavrov and Choe Son Hui concluded the second round of strategic dialogue under their June 2024 mutual defense treaty, confirming plans for additional troop deployments and arms transfers.
  • The foreign minister warned the US, South Korea and Japan against forming security partnerships targeting Russia and North Korea.
  • Both sides discussed economic cooperation including boosting Russian tourism to the new Wonsan-Kalma resort via enhanced air links.
  • A UN report from 11 member states documents North Korea’s 2024 transfer of at least 100 ballistic missiles and 9 million artillery shells to Russia, underscoring the scope of their sanctions-evading cooperation.