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Russia and North Korea Strengthen Ties Amid Ukraine Conflict

7/9/2025

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to visit North Korea from July 11-13, marking a significant step in the deepening relationship between the two nations. This visit comes as North Korea has backed Russia in the Ukraine conflict, with reports indicating that around 600 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives in the ongoing struggle.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is set to visit North Korea from July 11-13, marking a significant step in the deepening relationship between the two nations. This visit comes as North Korea has backed Russia in the Ukraine conflict, with reports indicating that around 600 North Korean soldiers have lost their lives in the ongoing struggle.