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North Korea Pledges Unwavering Support for Russia's Ukraine War

7/21/2026

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North Korea’s foreign minister Choe Son Hui said the country will back Russia until it wins the war in Ukraine.
Choe and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov held a strategic dialogue in Moscow on Monday.
The ministers reported consensus on all topics discussed, focusing on the 2024 strategic partnership treaty.
South Korea’s Unification Ministry said it is monitoring the talks but declined to comment on any planned summit.

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North Korea’s foreign minister Choe Son Hui said the country will back Russia until it wins the war in Ukraine.
Choe and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov held a strategic dialogue in Moscow on Monday.
The ministers reported consensus on all topics discussed, focusing on the 2024 strategic partnership treaty.
South Korea’s Unification Ministry said it is monitoring the talks but declined to comment on any planned summit.