Russian President Putin meets with North Korean foreign minister in latest high-level diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and thanked Pyongyang for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. The meeting, part of ongoing high-level diplomacy, occurred without a clear official occasion and has raised speculation about a potential visit by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia. Both sides reaffirmed mutual support, with Russia backing North Korea's sovereignty and North Korea supporting Russia's military actions in Ukraine.