[Russia] - Russia Defense Minister Says N.Korea 'An Important Partner' During Visit

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday hailed his country's partnership with North Korea during a meeting with his counterpart
border and a rich history of cooperation," Shoigu said according to a ministry statement.The Defense Ministry released footage of a
roundtable meeting with defense officials, which Shoigu said would "contribute to strengthening cooperation between our ministries of
defense."Russian and Chinese delegations, North Korea's first known foreign visitors since its pandemic border closure, came to Pyongyang to
From the first minutes I felt your care and attention."Russia, a historic ally of North Korea, is one of a handful of nations with which it
maintains friendly relations.