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14.08.2025

Putin and Kim Jong Un Discuss Bilateral Relations

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In a meeting with the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Choe Ryong Hae, in Pyongyang, it was stated: “Your military personnel rushed to assist and sacrificed their lives to liberate the Kursk region; this is a noble act. We will never forget that.”

Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin held discussions yesterday with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, during which they talked about bilateral relations between the two countries and information related to upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump.

A Kremlin statement declared: “Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un.” The statement added: “Both sides affirmed their commitment to continue developing friendly relations, good neighborliness, and cooperation in all fields, in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, signed on June 19, 2024, in Pyongyang.”

The statement continued: “Vladimir Putin expressed his deep appreciation for the support provided by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea during the liberation of the Kursk region from the invading Kyiv regime forces, and for the courage, heroism, and dedication shown by the soldiers of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.”

Chairman Volodin is visiting Pyongyang on August 14 and 15, leading a high-level Russian delegation to participate in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.