'Stronger than ever' - Russia's Belousov hails Moscow-Pyongyang ties in meeting with Kim, presents awards to DPRK soldiers | Collector We honour the true heroes of our time, who represent the elite of the Korean armed forces, their pride and a reliable pillar. I express my deep gratitude, on behalf of the entire Russian people and personally, for the assistance provided," Belousov added. In late April last year, Russian Chief of the General Staff, Valeri Gerasimov, commended the heroism of DPRK servicemen involved in fighting in the Kursk region, noting that their assistance was provided under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between Russian Federation and Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his own gratitude to DPRK representatives. Kim Jong-un also highlighted that the soldiers involved in the operation 'fought for justice'. Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO. Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow. ""> We honour the true heroes of our time, who represent the elite of the Korean armed forces, their pride and a reliable pillar. I express my deep gratitude, on behalf of the entire Russian people and personally, for the assistance provided," Belousov added. In late April last year, Russian Chief of the General Staff, Valeri Gerasimov, commended the heroism of DPRK servicemen involved in fighting in the Kursk region, noting that their assistance was provided under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between Russian Federation and Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his own gratitude to DPRK representatives. Kim Jong-un also highlighted that the soldiers involved in the operation 'fought for justice'. Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO. Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow. ""> We honour the true heroes of our time, who represent the elite of the Korean armed forces, their pride and a reliable pillar. I express my deep gratitude, on behalf of the entire Russian people and personally, for the assistance provided," Belousov added. In late April last year, Russian Chief of the General Staff, Valeri Gerasimov, commended the heroism of DPRK servicemen involved in fighting in the Kursk region, noting that their assistance was provided under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between Russian Federation and Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his own gratitude to DPRK representatives. Kim Jong-un also highlighted that the soldiers involved in the operation 'fought for justice'. Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO. Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow. "">

'Stronger than ever' - Russia's Belousov hails Moscow-Pyongyang ties in meeting with Kim, presents awards to DPRK soldiers

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'Stronger than ever' - Russia's Belousov hails Moscow-Pyongyang ties in meeting with Kim, presents awards to DPRK soldiers

"Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met the DPRK leader Kim Jong-un and took part in a ceremony awarding Orders of Courage to servicemen involved in the recapture of Russia’s Kursk region in Pyongyang on Sunday. Footage shows Belousov and Kim Jong-un shaking hands and holding talks. The video also features the Russian defence minister presenting awards to distinguished servicemen. "The close friendship between Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is stronger than ever," Belousov said during the meeting. The minister also thanked the DPRK leader for the warm welcome and for the invitation to attend the opening of a memorial complex and museum dedicated to the combat achievements of troops involved in overseas military operations. "Today is truly a special day in the chronicle of Russian-Korean military brotherhood. <…> We honour the true heroes of our time, who represent the elite of the Korean armed forces, their pride and a reliable pillar. I express my deep gratitude, on behalf of the entire Russian people and personally, for the assistance provided," Belousov added. In late April last year, Russian Chief of the General Staff, Valeri Gerasimov, commended the heroism of DPRK servicemen involved in fighting in the Kursk region, noting that their assistance was provided under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership agreement between Russian Federation and Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his own gratitude to DPRK representatives. Kim Jong-un also highlighted that the soldiers involved in the operation 'fought for justice'. Moscow launched a military offensive in Ukraine in late February 2022 after recognising the independence of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics (DPR and LPR), claiming that Kiev had failed to guarantee their special status under the 2014 Minsk Agreements, and urging Ukraine to declare itself officially neutral and give assurances that it would never join NATO. Kiev denounced the Russian action as an invasion. Zelensky imposed martial law throughout the country, announcing a general mobilisation, while the EU and the US imposed several rounds of sanctions on Moscow. "

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