The Kremlin confirmed that President Putin sent “his warmest greetings” to Kim Jong-un and expressed hope for “continued direct contacts in the very near future.” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov conveyed the message during his diplomatic mission to North Korea, aimed at reinforcing cooperation.

Though the full content of the agreements was not publicly disclosed, the statement implies that Russia remains steadfast in its military, economic, and political understandings with the North Korean regime.

As Russia faces continued international sanctions and diplomatic isolation over its actions in Ukraine and other regions, ties with countries like North Korea have taken on heightened importance. The reaffirmation of commitments may include defense cooperation, trade exchanges, and geopolitical coordination in multilateral forums.

The letter also aligns with recent Russian efforts to counterbalance Western pressure by solidifying alliances with authoritarian states that reject U.S.-led global norms.