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Putin Meets North Korean Foreign Minister, Thanks Pyongyang for Ukraine Support

The meeting marks the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic exchanges between Russia and North Korea.

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Low angle view of Juche Tower and worker statues against a clear blue sky in Pyongyang, North Korea. Lukas Kindl

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korea's foreign minister, the latest in a series of high-level diplomatic exchanges between the two countries.

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The meeting continues a pattern of exchanges between Russia and North Korea.

During the meeting, Putin thanked North Korea for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, according to reports.

North Korea vowed to support Russia in the Ukraine war until victory.
— reported statement

It was reported that Russia and North Korea agreed to deepen ties at the talks.

Rowan Ashcombe

Politics Correspondent · Talivio News

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  1. independent.co.uk — Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy (opens in a new window)
  2. consent.google.com — Putin meets North Korean foreign minister in diplomatic push (opens in a new window)
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