diplomacySunday, July 19, 20265 sources

Putin Thanks North Korea for Military Support During Special Operation, Praises Bilateral Relations

Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to North Korea for its military support during the special military operation, acknowledging the North Korean military's assistance and praising bilateral relations. North Korean military personnel were awarded state decorations for their role. The meeting took place in Russia, with Kim Jong-un and Dmitry Peskov present.

Putin, during a meeting with North Korean officials, thanked North Korea for its military support during the special operation. He emphasized that the exploits of the North Korean military would never be forgotten and stated that they had been awarded state decorations. The meeting, held in Russia, was marked by expressions of mutual understanding and friendly relations between the two nations.

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StateTASSJul 19, 10:25 PM
Russia-North Korea relations developing in all areas — Putin

"I am very glad to see you. Welcome," he said

StateTASSJul 19, 10:22 PM
Putin says highly values friendly relations with North Korea’s Kim

"I highly value the mutual understanding on all issues and friendly relations between us," he said

StateTASSJul 19, 10:21 PM
Putin thanks North Korea for support for special military operation

"I would like to express gratitude for the support for our special military operation," he said

StateTASSJul 19, 07:44 PM
Putin notes North Korean military’s assistance during special op — Kremlin spokesman

He stressed that the exploits of the North Korean military who helped our soldiers will never be forgotten in our country and recalled that they had been awarded with state decorations, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said

StateTASSJul 19, 07:40 PM
Putin highly assesses relations with North Korea — Kremlin spokesman

At the beginning of the meeting, President Putin highly assessed bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said