Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with North Korea’s foreign minister in a high-level diplomatic engagement, according to Russian state media. The reports say Putin thanks Pyongyang for its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine. The meeting is described as part of an ongoing series of high-level contacts between Moscow and Pyongyang as both sides work to deepen bilateral ties. The outlets referenced here focus on the substance of Putin’s remarks and the fact that the encounter involves North Korea’s top diplomat rather than a lower-level delegation. While the details provided in the available summaries concentrate on Russia’s portrayal of the relationship and the message of gratitude, all accounts agree on the core event: Putin holds a meeting with North Korea’s foreign minister, framed by the Russian side as diplomacy and continued cooperation. The reports do not provide additional specifics in the supplied text on agreements, dates, or separate statements from North Korea. Overall, the meeting underscores ongoing high-level engagement between the two governments.