Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine



News Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks in Pyongyang \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 28, 2023) Russian defense chief Sergei Shoigu delivered a message from Vladimir Putin thanking North Korea for supporting the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, according to DPRK state media, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un. At a conference to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, Shoigu relayed Putin’s message praising “the DPRK’s unwavering support for [Russia’s] special military operation” in Ukraine, the Rodong Sinmun reported Friday. Russian defense chief Sergei Shoigu delivered a message from Vladimir Putin thanking North Korea for supporting the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, according to DPRK state media, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un. At a conference to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, Shoigu relayed Putin’s message praising “the DPRK’s unwavering support for [Russia’s] special military operation” in Ukraine, the Rodong Sinmun reported Friday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense chief Shoigu relays message at event in Pyongyang, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un

Anton Sokolin July 28, 2023

Putin thanks North Korea for supporting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Russian defense minister Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during talks in Pyongyang | Image: Rodong Sinmun (July 28, 2023)

Russian defense chief Sergei Shoigu delivered a message from Vladimir Putin thanking North Korea for supporting the invasion of Ukraine on Thursday, according to DPRK state media, while also holding one-on-one talks with Kim Jong Un.

At a conference to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, Shoigu relayed Putin’s message praising “the DPRK’s unwavering support for [Russia’s] special military operation” in Ukraine, the Rodong Sinmun reported Friday.

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