North Korea Shows Off Weapons to Russian Defence Minister

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North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un showed Russia's defence minister the country's banned ballistic missiles at a defence exhibition as the neighbours pledged to boost ties.


The Russian minister Sergei Shoygu and a Chinese delegation led by a Communist Party Politburo member arrived in North Korea this week to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War, known in North Korea as Victory Day. Despite the UN Security Council resolutions banning nuclear-capable missiles with Russian and Chinese support, the missiles were displayed as a backdrop for a show of solidarity by the three countries against the US. Notably, this visit marks the first time a Russian defence minister has visited North Korea since the fall of the Soviet Union. For North Korea, the delegations' arrival signifies its first major opening to the world since the COVID-19 pandemic.


The display of banned ballistic missiles during the delegation's visit highlights the ongoing tensions between North Korea, Russia, China, and the US. It also raises concerns over regional security and stability, given the history of missile tests and nuclear ambitions in the region.

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