Lavrov and Kim Jong Un: The Invincible Brotherhood and Secret Military Ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, confirming that Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his “warmest regards” and is committed to continuing “direct contacts” with North Korea. The meeting, held on a yacht, is part of Lavrov’s official diplomatic visit to North Korea, and the Russian Foreign Ministry released a video of the leaders shaking hands.
The Invincible Brotherhood and Military Cooperation
Lavrov emphasized that Russia highly values Kim’s visit to Moscow on May 9 and his “heartfelt, very warm speech” on Victory Day. He highlighted that Russia and North Korea are developing relations and implementing agreements, including a strategic partnership treaty. Kim Jong Un called Lavrov’s visit a “very important moment” in reaching a new level of alliance between the two countries.
Before meeting Kim, Lavrov held talks with North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui as part of the second round of strategic dialogue. They exchanged views on bilateral relations and the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia.
North Korea and the War in Ukraine
Lavrov confirmed that they exchanged views on the Ukraine crisis, with North Korea expressing “unequivocal support” for Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. He thanked North Korean soldiers for their contribution to the “liberation of the Kursk region from Ukrainian Nazis and foreign mercenaries.” North Korea’s offer to provide military assistance to Russia was not rejected, which Lavrov called an “honest manifestation of solidarity.”
Russia and North Korea are jointly working to ensure that the Eurasian continent does not become a “NATO fiefdom.” Lavrov warned South Korea and Japan not to misuse relations with Russia and North Korea for political purposes.
Nuclear Program and Geopolitical Tensions
Lavrov stated that Russia understands North Korea’s reasons for developing its nuclear program, noting that the conclusions were made well before Israeli-American strikes on Iran. He stressed that no one even contemplates the use of force against North Korea, despite military build-ups by the United States, South Korea, and Japan in the region.
Next Steps and Regional Impact
Lavrov announced that Russia will support dialogue between Pyongyang and Seoul, but only on issues of particular interest to North Korea. He criticized the new South Korean administration for frequent populist statements and military cooperation with the US and Japan.
This meeting and the strengthening of the alliance come amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, where North Korea reportedly supplies Russia with up to 40% of its ammunition, and the Russian military trains North Korean soldiers. This military cooperation and political closeness between Moscow and Pyongyang pose a serious challenge to international security and stability in the region.
Conclusion
As the world watches the conflict in Ukraine, Russia and North Korea are solidifying their alliance, including military aid and political support. This “invincible brotherhood” and secret agreements raise tensions in Asia and beyond, while the West continues to try to understand and respond to these unexpected alliances.
What do you think? Is this the start of a new geopolitical game or just another act in the long drama of global alliances? Drop a comment, spark a debate, or just share a laugh with friends over this story – the world is full of surprises!
