High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk | NK News
NK News Logo
March 17, 2025Mar 17, 2025
News

High-level Russian officials visit North Korea amid military successes in Kursk

Andrei Rudenko discusses ‘mutual support’ with counterparts in Pyongyang as DPRK soldiers help repel Ukrainian forces

A high-level Russian delegation led by the deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko held talks with North Korean counterparts over the weekend, discussing “mutual support” after Russia successfully repelled most Ukrainian troops from its territory with the help of DPRK troops.

The Russian foreign ministry delegation arrived in Pyongyang for the unannounced visit on Friday, meeting with DPRK foreign minister Choe Son Hui and her deputy Kim Jong Gyu the following day, according to North Korean state media.

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
  • Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
  • Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now

All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.