Pakistan, July 12 -- In a fresh display of growing strategic ties, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Wonsan, North Korea, on Saturday. During the meeting, Pyongyang publicly reaffirmed its strong support for Russia's military campaign in Ukraine, according to Russian state media outlet TASS.

Lavrov arrived in Wonsan after attending ASEAN meetings in Malaysia. Wonsan, a coastal city known for both leisure resorts and military installations, hosted the two ministers for a signing ceremony that further deepened cooperation between their nations. The visit follows the recent signing of a mutual defense pact, signaling the most significant upgrade in Russia-North Korea ties in decade...