Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov tells North Korea that the two countries are working to establish a “new and righteous world order,” in a message to Pyongyang’s foreign minister, Choe Son Hui.
Lavrov says Russia reaffirms its commitment to expand cooperation across all areas and contribute to regional and international security. Both outlets report that the message frames the relationship as part of a broader effort to reshape global order. The Cyprus Mail adds context that it links the statement to North Korea’s role in support for Russia during fighting in Ukraine, saying Pyongyang helped Moscow drive Ukrainian forces out of a Russian region last year. Free Malaysia Today emphasizes the cooperation and security aspects without detailing that specific linkage.
Taken together, the reporting shows consistent wording and the same diplomatic channel, while differing mainly in how much background each outlet provides about Ukraine-related developments.
