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Pyongyang witnessed high-level diplomatic and military movement today, Sunday, as the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed its defense strategy for the coming years in cooperation with North Korea. Minister Belousov explained that 2026 will serve as a launchpad for intensive bilateral activities aimed at elevating field coordination. In a message to participants at the opening of a memorial complex for North Korean soldiers, President Putin stressed that the sacrifices of Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians will remain eternal, noting that this strategic alliance represents a safety valve against mutual threats and for protecting the national sovereignty of both countries.