North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un hosted Russian Minister Alexandr Kozlov in Pyongyang as talks of North Korea sending troops to Russia against Ukraine continue. During their meeting, Kim praised the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement and stressed the need to deepen trade, economic, and technological cooperation between the two nations.
Separately, a Russian military delegation led by Vladimir Zarudnitsky arrived in Pyongyang, welcomed by high-ranking officials. The purpose of their visit remains undisclosed.