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.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova confirmed that Russia officially recognizes Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. The statement followed backlash over Russian Vice President Vladimir Medinsky’s remarks referring to the region as “disputed.”
Zakharova clarified that Medinsky was discussing the humanitarian aspect of the conflict and urged against misinterpreting his words. Azerbaijan’s Foreign Ministry criticized Medinsky’s comments and reminded that Russia’s official stance recognizes Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory.
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