Russia has surpassed China in terms of intensity of contact with North Korea

In 2024, Russia surpasses China in the intensity of interaction with North Korea. Moscow actively cooperates with Pyongyang, organizing more than 40 trips by representatives of diplomatic, economic and military agencies, four times the number of interactions with Beijing, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. , citing a study by NK News.

Additionally, in 2024, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian leader Vladimir Putin exchanged more than 10 messages – while the North Korean leader had three times less contact with his Chinese counterpart. National Xi Jinping.

The documents note that such indicators demonstrate the beginning of a new phase for North Korean diplomacy, tied to the decline of China's influence over the country.

Previously, Pyongyang accused the US and South Korea of ​​promoting the outbreak of war. North Korea noted that the tense situation forced the country to prepare for a nuclear scenario of a possible conflict.