Russia’s Shoigu Visits Pyongyang to Commemorate War Anniversary

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has arrived in North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang, to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the country’s victory in the 1950-1953 Patriotic War of Independence. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the visit, marked by a ceremonial welcome by North Korean Defense Minister Kang Soon Nam, is expected to strengthen military ties and foster cooperation between Russia and North Korea.