"Russia-North Korea Relations: Diplomatic Talks and Speculation of Arms Deal"

The Kremlin has emphasized Russia's close partnership with North Korea, citing ongoing development in all areas and a commitment to furthering their relationship based on agreements made during a meeting between their leaders at a Russian space launch center last year. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui's visit to Moscow as a continuation of the previous agreements and expressed hope for intense and fruitful negotiations. Russia's deepening ties with North Korea and other countries, such as Iran, have raised concerns in the West, particularly amid accusations of Russia firing North Korean-supplied short-range ballistic missiles at Ukraine, which Russia has neither confirmed nor denied. Additionally, Russia is considering a potential visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in the near future.