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Russia defense minister visits N.Korea amid growing military ties NHK

Russia's defense minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea, where he is expected to hold talks with military and political leaders.

The Russian defense ministry said on Friday that an official welcoming ceremony was held at the international airport in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.

The move comes after North Korea sent troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine.

Moscow and Pyongyang have completed procedures to ratify a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty which calls for mutual military assistance if either country is attacked.
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Russia's Defense Minister Andrei Belousov visited North Korea, attending talks with military and political leaders. An official welcoming ceremony took place at Pyongyang Airport upon his arrival. This visit follows North Korea's deployment of troops to aid Russia in Ukraine. The countries have
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ID: b7cd9078-78ee-431b-947e-9d0ce924d350

Category ID: nhk

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20241129_13/

Date: Nov. 29, 2024

Created: 2024/12/01 07:00

Updated: 2025/12/08 08:18

Last Read: 2024/12/01 07:50