Russia's defense minister arrives in N. Korea for talks with military officials: TASS

▲ North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin pose for a photo after signing the "Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation" at the Kumsusan State Guest House in Pyongyang on June 19, 2024, in this photo provided by the North's official Korean Central News Agency the following day. The DPRK refers to North Korea's official name. (For Use Only in the Republic of Korea. No Redistribution) (Yonhap)

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Russia's defense minister arrives in N. Korea for talks with military officials: TASS

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with senior military officials and politicians, Russia's TASS news agency said.

Belousov is scheduled to hold a number of bilateral meetings during his official visit to Pyongyang, the agency said, quoting Russia's defense ministry.

The visit comes as Russia and North Korea have been deepening military ties, with more than 10,000 North Korean troops being sent to fight alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine.

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