War in Ukraine: North Korea will support its Russian ally “until its victory in Ukraine”, according to its Minister of Foreign Affairs

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met her Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov during a much-publicized trip to Russia. This visit comes at a time when Ukraine and the West denounce a deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers near the front, seeing it as a dangerous “escalation” of the conflict.

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“There is no doubt that under the wise leadership of the distinguished Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian army and people will achieve a great victory […] We reaffirm that we will always stand firmly alongside our Russian comrades until Victory Day,” Minister Choe Son Hui said, according to a Russian translation of her remarks.

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“Very close contacts have been established between the military and security services of the two countries. This makes it possible to resolve important issues for the security of our citizens and yours,” welcomed Russian Minister Sergei Lavrov. .

“Immediate military aid” in the event of aggression

The two countries concluded a “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” which notably provides for “immediate military aid” in the event of armed aggression from third countries. After deputies last week, the Russian Federation Council must vote on the ratification of the strategic agreement between the two countries on November 6.

Choe Son Hui also said that his country would “strengthen its nuclear arsenal”. Pyongyang is accused by the West of supplying quantities of shells and missiles to the Russian army in its conflict with Ukraine.

10,000 soldiers deployed?

Citing American intelligence services, the head of diplomacy Antony Blinken indicated Thursday that of the 10,000 North Korean troops which, according to Washington, entered Russia, up to 8,000 “were deployed in the Kursk region “.

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“We have not yet seen these (North Korean) troops deploy in combat against Ukrainian forces, but we expect that to happen in the coming days,” added Antony Blinken.