Russia

Russia-North Korea relations developing in all areas — Putin

TASS English · 2026-07-19

AI SUMMARY

• What happened: Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia and North Korea are developing their relations across various sectors during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui. • Why it matters: This development highlights the strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in relation to their respective positions on international sanctions and military cooperation. • What to watch next: Observers should monitor future diplomatic engagements between Russia and North Korea, as well as any potential implications for regional security and international relations.

Russia-North Korea relations developing in all areas — Putin "I am very glad to see you. Welcome," he saidMOSCOW, July 19. /TASS/. Russia and North Korea are developing their relations in all areas, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. "Our relations are developing in all areas," he said at a meeting with visiting North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui. "I am very glad to see you. Welcome.". TagsVladimir PutinNorth KoreaPutin 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 saidRead moreRussian forces hit Ukrainian army’s hydrocarbon processing center in Poltava RegionAccording to the ministry, drones are equipped with state-of-the-art electronic optical systems that allow these drones to autonomously adjust their trajectoryRead moreRussia to develop technologies for detecting signs of premature agingThe cabinet of ministers expects the first results in 2027Read moreUK beats France to take third place at World CupThe team has defeated France 6-4Read moreRussian drone strike destroys fuel depot used by Ukrainian army in Chernigov RegionRussian military used a Geran-3 Seeker droneRead moreRussian tourists' interest in North Korea grows — deputy foreign ministerAccording to Andrey Rudenko, about 7,000 Russians visited the country by the end of 2025Read moreVucic says will not impose sanctions against Russia, wants to maintain friendship with it"My policy is no sanctions and that we want to maintain friendly relations with Russia," he told reporters while visiting the Lapovo municipalityRead moreIran strikes US bases in Kuwait — agencyAccording to the report, Iran has attacked ammunition depots and air defense radarsRead moreTokyo should take first step by reversing its hostile policy toward Moscow — Deputy FMIt was Japan that in February 2022, to please Western solidarity, initiated a hostile sanctions policy against Russia, which it continues to this day, Andrei Rudenko stressedRead morePutin holding meeting with visiting top North Korean diplomatThe meeting is being attended by Foreign Minister [Sergey] Lavrov and presidential aide [Yury] Ushakov, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreDeath toll from Venezuela’s earthquake increases to 5,119According to a daily government report, 16,740 people were injured and 17,907 were left homelessRead moreRussian troops gain new foothold in Dnepropetrovsk Region after liberating VolnoyeBefore storming the village, aerial reconnaissance identified enemy machine-gun and mortar firing positions, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedRead moreRussian strike destroys plant producing equipment for Ukrainian armed forces in KievThe Russian Defense Ministry reported strikes on several Kiev-based enterprises Read more140 Ukrainian UAVs shot down overnight over Russian regions, Sea of Azov, Black SeaThey were destroyed over the territories of the Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Rostov regions, the Moscow region, the Krasnodar region, the Republic of CrimeaRead moreRussia repels Ukrainian drone attack near Stavropol, fires break out in industrial zoneAccording to the latest data, there are no fatalities or injuries, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov saidRead moreRussia, China honestly discuss all angles of Ukrainian settlementDeputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko says Russia "is grateful to the Chinese side for a balanced position on the Ukrainian crisis"Read moreRussia accepted Trump's proposals on Ukraine at Alaska summit — LavrovTrump's European allies and Vladimir Zelensky are trying to get him to move away from these proposals, the Russian foreign minister saidRead moreFACTBOX: Russia's retaliatory sanctions against the EU since 2022From 2022 to the present day, Moscow has officially imposed retaliatory sanctions against representatives of the European Union and European structures ten timesRead more‘Spirit of Anchorage’ coined by journalists — Russian academicianPresident of the Institute of the World Economy and International Relations Alexander Dynkin called the meeting in Alaska a "preliminary understanding of the two sides"Read more53 people rescued from wrecked ferry off coast of Guyana — ministryThe circumstances of the accident are currently unknownRead moreBerlin exchanges Nord Stream explosion data with Moscow — German foreign ministryThe investigation continues and therefore German authorities believe that interim results should not be reported, the spokesperson notedRead moreUkraine's record $98 billion military spending is twice its budgetKiev receives about a third of this amount from the EU, the rest is financed from its budget and through debtRead moreKiev to pay for every killed family, every wounded — senior lawmakerThe Kiev regime has long been indiscriminate in distinguishing between a military facility and a "sleeping city", said Chairman of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Leonid SlutskyRead moreTrump says unconcerned by Iran's suspension of peace memorandumThe US president said that he "couldn’t care less"Read moreAt least 50 killed, 500 injured in US strikes in recent weeks — Iranian Health MinistryThe fatalities include five women and two children under the age of 18, Hossein Kermanpour saidRead moreUkrainians have awakened Poles’ ‘age-old hatred’ — head of Crimea’s State CouncilRecent reports from the Polish newspaper Rzeczpospolita indicate a troubling increase in hate crimes targeting Ukrainian citizens in PolandRead moreTrump lacks political power on Ukrainian issue — Russian academicianPresident of the Institute of the World Economy and International Relations Alexander Dynkin said the US president "dispersed" his political capitalRead moreJapan's deployment of Typhon military complexes threatens Russia’s Far EastDeputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko noted that Russia is "closely following the efforts of the Japanese side to expand military activity"Read moreRussian army strikes transport and logistics infrastructure used by Ukrainian forcesRussian troops also struck deployment points for Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedRead moreRussian armed forces liberate Volnoye in Dnepropetrovsk regionThe Ukrainian forces lost 1,500 servicemen in special military operation zone in past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedRead moreAfD leader says German government should resign amid low approval ratingsIt has no support whatsoever, Alice Weidel saidRead moreIran launches another drone strike on US air base in Bahrain — IRGCThe army unit said it damaged US military aircraft hangars, fuel storage facilities as well as several communications hubsRead moreRussian stocks close in the red on FridayThe MOEX Index lost 3.16% to 1,958.43 points, while the RTS Index fell by 3.26% to 786.94 pointsRead morePress review: Trump weighs Iran op expansion and EU rules out fast-track Ukraine accessionTop stories from the Russian press on Friday, July 16thRead moreIran exported $6 billion worth of oil during the ceasefire with the US — WSJAccording to The Wall Street Journal, approximately 20 Iranian tankers headed for Asia between mid-June and mid-JulyRead moreRussian troops evacuating residents from KonstantinovkaWounded Russian servicemen are also being evacuatedRead moreRussian forces hit military depot with Western supplies at port of YuzhnyIt was a depot with military property supplied by Western countries for the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry saidRead moreTransfer of extra funds to Kiev fueling escalation with Russia — Finnish politicianNo limits have been imposed on Ukraine, which can use these drones with no regard to international law, Armando Mema saidRead moreUS official describes SPIEF visit as Washington’s ‘pivot’ toward RussiaOn whether US President Donald Trump had "blessed" his communication with Russian officials, Rodney Mims Cook Jr. responded affirmativelyRead moreMoscow sees Japan’s cooperation with Kiev as help in killing Russian civiliansDeputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko says Russia classifies such cooperation as an openly hostile actionRead moreCandid talks with Azerbaijan, Kiev's worries: Lavrov's statementsThe Russian foreign minister said that the Kiev regime is worried that the Iran conflict is distracting the West from providing total support in the conflict with RussiaRead moreUkraine loses military hardware, robotic systems and troops near KonstantinovkaAll targets were destroyed with precision strikes, the Russian Defense Ministry reportedRead moreRussian forces hit power substation in Chernigov RegionThe Russian defense ministry’s unmanned systems troops continue drone attacks on facilities in the enemy rear, the Russian defense ministry saidRead moreTrump believes Iran should be added to sanctions bill against RussiaRepublicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill, he wrote on Truth SocialRead moreExplosion heard in Iran’s AbadanNo further details were provided, the Mehr news agency reportedRead moreIN BRIEF: Liberation of Krasny Liman due soon, 5 km to Kramatorsk — General StaffChief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov has inspected the progress in combat operations by the Battlegroup WestRead moreUS strikes Darhovin NPP under construction in Iran — Atomic Energy OrganizationIt happened overnight into July 19Read moreAfD leader calls for ending aid to Kiev, opposes Ukraine's accession to EU, NATOAlice Weidel also reiterated the party’s stance of non-alignment, asserting that the AfD opposes taking sides in the conflictRead moreIranian supreme leader to avoid public appearances until war US ends — sourceThe source added that Mojtaba Khamenei’s first contact with a foreign leader could be a phone call or meeting with Russian President Vladimir PutinRead moreEight killed, 86 wounded in Moscow Region, near Tambov: aftermath of Ukrainian attacksRussian air defense systems destroyed 379 Ukrainian UAVs overnightRead moreRussian tech firm Gagaring offers jobs to Volkswagen employees on chopping blockFor those who accept the offer, the laboratory guarantees permanent employment contracts, a competitive salary, and comprehensive relocation support for specialists and their familiesRead moreChina's influence on Brussels in Ukrainian issue to benefit EuropeRussia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko added regarding the issue of China's possible exertion of pressure on Europe over Ukraine that "it is better to ask Beijing to assess its plans"Read moreUK joins top three teams at World Cup for first time in 60 yearsThe team beat the French 6-4 in the third place matchRead moreNo radiation risks after attack on NPP in Iran — IAEAThe agency also said it had contacted the Iranian authorities and will provide details of the incident when they are availableRead moreTrump says US not to allow Iran to obtain nuclear weaponsThe president separately said the death of two US military personnel in Jordan was a "very sad thing"Read moreCPC marine terminal subjected to terrorist attack, oil spill prevented — consortiumNo oil spill has occurredRead moreRodney Cook Jr. ready to negotiate resumption of Russia-US air links if Trump approvesHead of the American delegation at the SPIEF called for Russia and the United States to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict in UkraineRead morePolar bears force nuclear-powered icebreakers change routeThe crew adapts by changing their course or patiently waiting for the bears to move on the world’s first female captain of a nuclear-powered icebreaker Marina Starovoytova, saidRead moreRussian forces hit Ukrainian army’s gas processing facility in Kharkov RegionRadar control data indicate that the target was hit successfully, the Russian defense ministry saidRead moreSenior general briefs Russia’s top brass about work to streamline innovation in ArmyDeputy Defense Minister Yunus-Bek Yevkurov has made a report at a ministerial board meetingRead moreIsrael detects missile launch from Iran toward Jordan’s AqabaIt is possible that as a result of the fire, there will be spillover into Israeli territory, the Israel Defense Forces saidRead moreLavrov slams West for shutting its eyes to wave of violent Russophobic riots in GeorgiaOn June 20, anti-Russian riots broke out in downtown TbilisiRead moreIranian military adviser issues stark warning to US if it keeps attacking TehranTehran will target US bases not only in the conflict zone but also outside it, Mohsen Rezaee saysRead moreResponse to Ukrainian strikes on Wildberries warehouses to be harsh — Russian senatorGrigory Karasin condemned the ongoing escalation, noting that the latest assault marks a disturbing new phaseRead moreZelensky again requests air defense missiles amid massive strike on KievAccording to him, the cleanup of the consequences of the explosions continuesRead moreRussian forces hit Ukrainian army’s logistics center in Chernigov RegionThe center was used to deliver military cargoes in the interests of the Ukrainian army, the Russian defense ministry saidRead moreUS sanction bill against Russia will not affect India's ties with Russia — expertProfessor at the School of International Relations at Nalanda University Arvind Kumar believes that new tariffs could also delay the discussion of the bilateral trade agreement that India and the US plan to concludeRead moreTop North Korean diplomat says Kim reiterates commitment to developing ties with RussiaThe Russian leader gave a high assessment to the relations between the two countries and expressed gratitude for North Korea’s assistance during the special military operation, Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov saidRead moreRussia seeks sustainable peace in Ukraine conflict — Kremlin spokesmanAccording to Dmitry Peskov, The Ukraine process is currently on hold Read moreRussian forces carry out strikes on Ukrainian ports used for military cargo deliveriesAlso the Russian Armed Forces struck facilities used for unloading fuel intended for the Ukrainian military, as well as storage tanks, at the Odessa portRead morePutin notes North Korean military’s assistance during special op — Kremlin spokesmanHe 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 saidRead moreUS’ 'Russian meddling' allegations, Putin's plans — topics of Kremlin's briefingRussia has never meddled in the internal affairs of other states and expects that no one will meddle in its, Dmitry Peskov said Read moreRussia will respond proportionately to Seoul’s deployment of Typhon missile systems — MFAHowever, Andrei Rudenko noted that the Russian Foreign Ministry currently has no information regarding the Republic of Korea's intentions to take such a stepRead morePoland, Ukraine to form joint military unit, says ShoiguThe Russian defense minister added that Poland has become the main tool of America’s anti-Russian policyRead moreHungary hopes to avoid US sanctions against Russian oil, gas buyersMarton Hajdu, Chairman of the Hungarian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, revealed that he discussed this pressing issue with colleagues in the US Congress during a recent visit to WashingtonRead moreMoscow, Pyongyang work hard to cement union — Russian deputy foreign ministerAndrey Rudenko stated that active contacts with the DPRK at various levels continue this yearRead moreTwo unmanned boats of Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed in the Black SeaAir defense systems intercepted 2 Neptune-MD missiles, HIMARS missile, 678 Ukrainian UAVs, the Defense Ministry reportedRead moreIranian president to take part in BRICS summit in India — sourceIt will take place in New Delhi on September 12-13Read moreAuterion, Skyfall to deliver 50,000 AI-powered Shrike FPV drones to UkraineThe enterprise noted that the procurement is being financed by an unnamed NATO member in EuropeRead moreFerry with 116 people on board capsizes off coast of GuyanaGuyana's Minister of Public Works Juan Edghill noted that eight people have been rescued from the vessel so farRead moreUS completes new wave of strikes on Iran — CENTCOMThe US military says it "successfully hit" military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and missile and drone storage sitesRead moreAir defense shoot down 120 Ukrainian drones in Kursk region over past day — governorEight people were injured, Alexander Khinshtein said Read morePress review: Trump stuck over Iran war and Zaporozhye chief’s killing may affect peaceTop stories from the Russian press on Thursday, July 16thRead moreUkraine loses about 1,540 troops in special military operation zone in past dayThe Russian Defense Ministry pointed out that units of Battlegroup North had hit the forces and equipment of a Ukrainian mechanized brigade, an air mobile brigade, and a territorial defense brigade near Mikhailovskoye, Ulanovo, Ryzhyovka, Mogritsa and Sadki in the Sumy RegionRead moreUS official believes idea of appointing him as next ambassador to Moscow came from RussiaChairperson of the US Commission of Fine Arts Rodney Mims Cook Jr. said, that he serve at the pleasure of the President Donald TrumpRead morePress review: Russia, Saudis wait for US to cut oil output and COVID-19 to hit Russian GDPTop stories in the Russian press on Monday, April 6 Read moreEast battlegroup destroys over 15 ground-based robotic complexes, ten Baba-Yaga dronesThe Defense Ministry said that the destruction of the transportation means disrupted the supply of advanced positions of the Ukrainian formationsRead moreMbappe eclipses Maradona by number of games at World CupThe Frenchman entered the field from the very first minute of the game for the third place against the UK teamRead moreUS aims at double deterrence of Moscow, Beijing — Russian academicianPresident of the Institute of the World Economy and International Relations Alexander Dynkin says there are forces in the US that do not share president's approach to Russia's proposal to maintain the New START Treaty ceilingsRead moreIran strikes US military facilities in Kuwait, Jordan — IRGCIran's armed forces unit reported attacks on ammunition depots in Kuwait and fuel storage tanks in JordanRead moreSeven killed, 24 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on KotovskGovernor Yevgeny Pervyshov says the open fire at the attacked Wildberries warehouse had been extinguished, although firefighting operations are still underwayRead moreJapanese MFA about to resume sending students on short-term internships to RussiaTokyo remains committed to maintaining its overall sanctions policy toward Russia, reports the Asahi newspaperRead moreIN BRIEF: Eight killed, over 60 injured in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian regionsAt least 370 drones were detected flying toward the Moscow region between the evening of July 17 and the morning of July 18Read moreKhmara is pawn in West's hands incapable of decisions — expertAndrey Marochko warned that acting head of Ukraine's Defense Ministry could see an escalation in terrorist activities targeting Russia’s frontline and rear areasRead moreUS to ensure free passage in Strait of Hormuz even without deal with Iran — US officialAccording to Wright, around 14 million barrels of oil is coming from the Middle East region dailyRead moreCosmonaut Anna Kikina speaks about first moments on ISSKikina, TASS's special correspondent on the ISS, says she is "full of strength, energy, and inspiration" for her workRead moreRussia hits railway locomotive used by Ukrainian armyThe Defense Ministry also released footage of objective monitoring of the strike on the railway infrastructure behind enemy linesRead moreRussia is becoming priority for Mossad, experts sayAccording to analysts, a Russian-speaking Mossad director Roman Hoffman offers a distinctive advantage in operations across the post-Soviet spaceRead moreGermany to move closer to war with Russia by deploying Tomahawks — Finnish politicianThe West is making a big mistake by choosing the path of hostilites, noted a member of the Finnish national-conservative party Freedom Alliance Armando MemaRead moreUS resumes attacks on Iran — CENTCOMThe US military says one of the goals of the strikes is to "swiftly punish Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces" for attacks against American service members in JordanRead moreUkraine ready to pay debt to Gazprom at $268Read more

Source: TASS English
RELATED NEWS

More Stories

All News
Russia

Ukraine denies holding Russian Kursk Region residents on its territory — governor

• What happened: Ukraine's governor of the Kursk Region, Alexander Khinshtein, stated that Ukraine denies holding any residents from the Kursk Region, desp...

Russia

Rostec discussing consolidation of aviation assets into single holding company

• What happened: Russia's state corporation Rostec is discussing the consolidation of its aviation assets into a single holding company to streamline manag...

Russia

Putin, Balitsky discuss Novorossiya highway control, countering Ukrainian drones

• What happened: Russia has taken full control of the R-280 Novorossiya highway and energy facilities in the Zaporozhye Region, enhancing its defense against Uk...

Russia

Iran thanks Jordanians for help targeting US forces

• What happened: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) thanked Jordanian civilians and military personnel for allegedly providing intelligence th...

Russia

WTA introduces mandatory gender testing for female tennis players

• What happened: The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has implemented mandatory gender testing for female athletes to check for the presence of the SRY gen...

Russia

North Korea’s top diplomat highlights growing contacts in multiple fields with Russia

• What happened: North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui announced that North Korea and Russia have increased diplomatic and economic exchanges across ...