Relations between Russia and North Korea have flourished in recent years, with North Korea supplying troops and ammunition to support Russia's war against Ukraine in return for military and economic assistance.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared ‘unconditional support’ for Russia’s actions in the Ukraine war during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, highlighting growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.

Russia's foreign minister has warned the U.S., South Korea and Japan against forming a security partnership targeting North Korea.