Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui at the Kremlin on November 5th, amidst rising tensions related to North Korean military involvement in the Ukraine conflict. Choe conveyed warm greetings from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, while Putin highlighted the camaraderie shared between the two nations. Both countries have strengthened their military collaboration in response to perceived threats from the United States since the onset of the Ukraine invasion in 2022. The meeting reflects deepening ties, with North Korea reportedly supplying military support to Russia.