Report Kim and Lavrov Unite: North Korea Throws Full Support Behind Russia

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of China Daily

 

WONSAN - North Korea's Kim Jong Un has declared his unwavering support for Russia's actions in Ukraine. Welcoming Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan, Kim pledged his nation's unconditional backing, heightening their ties amidst the ongoing war.

 

During their meeting, Kim expressed his commitment to supporting Russia's efforts, as shared by the Korean Central News Agency. Photos from Russia’s Foreign Ministry show Kim and Lavrov smiling together, signalling strong camaraderie. Lavrov's visit comes as Pyongyang plans to send an additional 25,000 to 30,000 troops to aid Russia, following the 11,000 deployed last year.

 

The alliance may alter the security landscape in Asia, as it draws North Korea deeper into the conflict. US President Joe Biden has critiqued Russia's role in peace talks, further straining relations. Lavrov, visiting for three days, also met with North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, discussing the Ukrainian crisis and reaffirming support for Russia's military campaign.

 

Analysts speculate on what North Korea gains from this alliance. Robert Kelly, a political science professor, underscores concerns about potential technology exchanges, including missile and drone advancements, which North Korea cannot produce locally. Financial incentives for deploying North Korean soldiers to Russia could also be in play.

 

Lavrov suggested potential tourism growth, with Russian visitors likely to flock to the newly opened Wonsan resort. Kim himself inaugurated the Kalma beachside resort, replete with waterparks and luxury hotels, emphasising its role in attracting foreign exchange.

 

As Lavrov heads to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting, North Korea becomes increasingly integrated into Russia's war efforts. Reports highlight troop movements between the two countries and North Korean soldiers facing losses on the battlefield.

 

Russia, facing its own supply shortages, relies on North Korean artillery and troops. Training manuals in Russian indicate increased cooperation between the armed forces. Recent reports suggest North Korea has supplied substantial weaponry to Russia, intensifying their military partnership.

 

Russia's aerial campaigns in Ukraine continue, with over 3,000 drone and missile strikes in the past week. Nevertheless, Ukraine's air defences remain robust, intercepting numerous threats. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlights the success of their interceptors, which have effectively countered attacks, though recent assaults have resulted in several casualties.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-07-14

 

 

[klauskunkel]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Financial incentives for deploying North Korean soldiers to Russia could also be in play.

Just call it for what it is: Kim is selling his slaves.

[Tug]

Oh no!I thought Kim and Donnie fell in love that’s what trump said awhile back….ill bet XI is in the background rubbing his hands together as well.not in the least surprised.

[nick supreme]

22 minutes ago, Tug said:

Oh no!I thought Kim and Donnie fell in love that’s what trump said awhile back….ill bet XI is in the background rubbing his hands together as well.not in the least surprised.

That’s hot. 

[dinsdale]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

US President Joe Biden has critiqued Russia's role in peace talks,

Trump is former US President (previous articles) and now Biden is the US President in this article. 

[thesetat]

19 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Trump is former US President (previous articles) and now Biden is the US President in this article. 

it is apparent you do not understand adding D to the word critique.  

[dinsdale]

2 minutes ago, thesetat said:

it is apparent you do not understand adding D to the word critique.  

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The alliance may alter the security landscape in Asia, as it draws North Korea deeper into the conflict. US President Joe Biden has critiqued Russia's role in peace talks, further straining relations. Lavrov, visiting for three days, also met with North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, discussing the Ukrainian crisis and reaffirming support for Russia's military campaign.

This is written in the present tense. It's apparent you don't know this. Draws deeper not drawn deeper, straining relations not strained relations. visiting for three days not visited for three days, discussing not discussed and reaffirming not reaffirmed.

[newbee2022]

A nice trio. Vladi, Kim and Xi.

Not sure if POTUS realized this already? 😱

[spidermike007]

A demented, insane dictator supporting a serial killing, genocidal, thieving multi billionaire thug, running a crime state called Russia. No surprise there. Peas in a pod. Utter sadistic heathens, who worship darkness and thoroughly enjoy inflicting cruelty on their people. They have alot in common. 

 

What has either nation done to benefit humanity lately? 

[newbee2022]

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

A demented, insane dictator supporting a serial killing, genocidal, thieving multi billionaire thug, running a crime state called Russia. No surprise there. Peas in a pod. Utter sadistic heathens, who worship darkness and thoroughly enjoy inflicting cruelty on their people. They have alot in common. 

 

What has either nation done to benefit humanity lately? 

Who is who in your description? Add another dictator then you got a trio

[renaissanc]

Aside from the prophecies and visions about global destruction, I think this is inevitable because it seems to be the only way for mankind to reset the world and to move to the next level, which is world unity. The leaders of North Korea, Russia, China, and Iran are leading mankind towards World War 3. There will be no winner in this war, even though they think they will win it. There will just be many, many years of fighting, the death of global trade, and the destruction of the world's currencies and economic systems. Those who have gold and their own land to grow food will come out on top.

[sirhowie]

Two dead beat despots what could go wrong oh yes Ukraine are in stitches more mince meat for the battle field 

[freedomnow]

So crazy that we still have a proxy war going on between parts of NATO and Russia and North Koreans on the doorstep of Europe.

 

The NK soliders are basically cannon fodder straight out the garrisons.

 

If it goes on will the Russian economy finally collapse ?