The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Sergei Shoigu, did not rule out the possibility of joint exercises between Russia and North Korea. This has been reported DEA News.
“We are seeing everyone. Why. They are neighbors,” said the Russian minister.
He noted that Russia not only conducts exercises with its Chinese counterparts, but also conducts joint patrols.
Shoigu also said that the Zapad exercises will not be held this year, because “we have exercises in Ukraine this year.”
Formerly South Korean agency Yonhap Wrote During his visit to Pyongyang, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu suggested that the Russian Federation hold joint naval exercises with North Korea and China. According to the agency, the Russian minister made such an offer during a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. It was not specified which answer he received.
On July 25, Shoigu arrived in North Korea. According to foreign analysts, the main purpose of the Russian minister’s visit is to negotiate the supply of weapons and military equipment from North Korea to Russia.
Former Russian President Vladimir Putin I congratulated Happy North Korean Liberation Day to Kim Jong-un.