A Russian military delegation, led by Deputy Defence Minister Alexei Krivoruchko, is in North Korea to implement agreements from President Putin's recent visit. The delegation, arriving on July 19, held talks with Kim Jong-un. Russia and North Korea signed a "comprehensive strategic partnership" on June 19, 2024, including mutual defense. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov described the visit as rich and productive, emphasizing the ongoing work to implement the agreements reached during Putin's official visit to Pyongyang.
