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Posted on June 17, 2025
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Russian security official Shoigu visits North Korea to discuss strategic partnerships and military support amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
SEOUL (Reuters) -Russia's top presidential security adviser Sergei Shoigu was expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un after arriving in Pyongyang "on special instructions" from President Vladimir Putin, Russia's Tass news agency reported on Tuesday.
Shoigu will hold talks with the North Korean "leadership on implementing agreements" reached during his visit earlier in June under the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty signed by the two leaders last year, Tass reported.
It did not elaborate on the details of Shoigu's expected talks or what Putin's instructions were.
The visit by Shoigu is the third in nearly three months as the two countries rapidly advanced diplomatic and security ties in the past two years, including North Korea's military support for Russia in the war against Ukraine.
A Reuters investigation has found that North Korea has supplied millions of artillery rounds and thousands of troops to Russia for fighting in Ukraine.
Kim has expressed "unconditional support" for Russia's policies amid concerns by South Korean and Western officials that North Korea may be receiving Moscow's help with advanced military technology as well as economic assistance.
(Reporting by Jack Kim; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Michael Perry)
Shoigu is expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to discuss implementing agreements reached during his previous visit under the strategic partnership treaty.
The visit by Shoigu is his third in nearly three months, indicating a rapid advancement in diplomatic and security ties between the two countries.
North Korea has supplied millions of artillery rounds and thousands of troops to Russia for its military operations in Ukraine.
Officials are concerned that North Korea may be receiving advanced military technology from Russia in exchange for its support.
Kim has expressed 'unconditional support' for Russia's policies, further strengthening the ties between the two nations.
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