Russia's Foreign Minister Expresses Gratitude to North Korea for Support in Ukraine War

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov thanked North Korea for its "unwavering and principled support" in Russia's war on Ukraine during his visit to Pyongyang. Lavrov's visit aims to discuss implementing agreements made between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Lavrov praised North Korea for its support and recognition of Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine, as well as its defense of sovereignty and security against pressure from the US and the West. The recent diplomatic exchanges between Russia and North Korea highlight their growing alignment in the face of their separate confrontations with the United States.