{"id":2459520,"date":"2025-07-12T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T17:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-warns-us-against-building-alliances-targeting-north-korea\/"},"modified":"2025-07-12T13:09:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T17:09:37","slug":"russia-warns-us-against-building-alliances-targeting-north-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/russia-warns-us-against-building-alliances-targeting-north-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"Russia warns US against building alliances targeting North Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Frussia-warns-us-against-building-alliances-targeting-north-korea%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2459520&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A top Russian official, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, has warned the United States, Japan, and South Korea against forming strategic alliances aimed at north Korea, which is a key Russian ally amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Lavrov made these remarks during a visit to North Korea, where he met with North Korean counterpart Choe Son Hui. the two countries have strengthened their alliance,especially after a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >mutual security agreement<\/a> signed in June 2024,with North Korea supplying troops and ammunition to support Russia in Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>The warning comes as the U.S., Japan, and South Korea recently conducted joint military exercises near the Korean Peninsula in response to North korea&#8217;s advancing nuclear weapons program. North Korea, possessing an estimated 50 nuclear weapons, views these drills as provocative and insists on protecting itself against military threats. Lavrov defended north Korea&#8217;s nuclear development consequently of the country&#8217;s own scientific efforts, expressing respect for its nuclear aspirations.<\/p>\n<p>Choe Son Hui affirmed North Korea&#8217;s unwavering support for Russia&#8217;s war against Ukraine and described the relationship between the two nations as an &#8220;invincible alliance.&#8221; The visit was part of a series of high-profile meetings, including Russian president Vladimir Putin&#8217;s visit to North Korea last June and a recent visit by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, underscoring growing ties between Moscow and Pyongyang.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Russia warns US and allies against building alliances targeting North Korea<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2150975\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>A top Russian official on Saturday warned the United States, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Japan\">Japan<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/south-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"South Korea\">South Korea<\/a> against forming a strategic alliance targeting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/north-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Japan\">North Korea<\/a>, one of Russia&rsquo;s key allies in its ongoing war against Ukraine.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We warn against exploiting these ties to build alliances directed against anyone, including North Korea and, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/russia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Russia\">Russia<\/a>,&rdquo; said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, according to Russia&rsquo;s state-owned TASS news agency.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3467647\/jasmine-crockett-trump-racist-toward-liberian-president\/\">Jasmine Crockett accuses Trump of being &#8216;racist&#8217; toward Liberian president<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3467513\/italy-hosts-conference-focused-on-rebuilding-ukraine\/\">Italy hosts conference focused on rebuilding Ukraine<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/3467505\/agriculture-department-halts-livestock-trade-parasitic-fly\/\">Agriculture Department halts livestock trade at southern ports due to parasitic fly<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>Lavrov&rsquo;s comments came as he visited North Korea to meet with his counterpart, Choe Son Hui.<\/p>\n<p>Russia and North Korea&rsquo;s alliance has strengthened, as seen in North Korea&rsquo;s supply of troops and ammunition to the Ukrainian battlefield in support of Russia. The deployment was ordered after the two nations struck a mutual security agreement in June 2024.<\/p>\n<p>Now, they are banding together to ward off <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/docs-reveal-facebook-and-twitter-collaborated-with-dhs-and-fbi-to-police-so-called-disinfo\/\" title=\"Docs Reveal Facebook and Twitter Collaborated With DHS and FBI to Police So-Called &quot;Disinfo&quot;\">potential foreign influence<\/a> in East Asia.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S., Japan, and South Korea on Friday held military exercises involving U.S. bomber aircraft near the Korean Peninsula in response to North Korea&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/israeli-prime-minister-iran-advancing-nuclear-program-funds-terror-groups\/\" title=\"Israeli prime minister: Iran advancing nuclear program, funds terror groups\">advancing nuclear program<\/a>. The communist state is estimated to possess about 50 nuclear weapons, with the capacity to produce more.<\/p>\n<p>Military officials from the U.S. and its two Asian allies met in Seoul, urging South Korea&rsquo;s northern neighbor to stop pursuing any unlawful activities that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-sanctions-foreign-entities-supporting-iranian-drone-program-used-by-russia-in-ukraine\/\" title=\"US sanctions foreign entities aiding ...s Iranian drone program in Ukraine.\">threaten regional security<\/a>, namely its nuclear program. North Korea, which views the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kim-jong-un-led-nuclear-counterattack-simulation-drills-over-weekend\/\" title=\"Kim Jong Un led nuclear &#039;counterattack simulation drills&#039; over weekend\">joint air drill<\/a> as an intentional provocation, is determined to protect itself against <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/military\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">military<\/a> threats.<\/p>\n<p>Lavrov defended the Russian ally&rsquo;s efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The technologies used by North Korea are the result of the work of its own scientists,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;We respect North Korea&rsquo;s aspirations and understand the reasons why it is pursuing nuclear development.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>While speaking with Lavrov, Choe said North Korea &ldquo;unconditionally&rdquo; supports Russia&rsquo;s war against Ukraine and described ties between the two nations as an &ldquo;invincible alliance.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/3466321\/russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-visit-north-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT NORTH KOREA AS TRUMP TURNS ON PUTIN\">RUSSIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT NORTH KOREA AS TRUMP TURNS ON PUTIN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The meeting was the latest in a series of high-profile visits of Russian officials to North Korea.<\/p>\n<p>Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu met Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un during a trip to North Korea last month for the second time. Russian President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/Vladimir-Putin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Vladimir Putin<\/a> visited North Korea last June when he struck the pact with Kim.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2150975\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2150975\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Russia warns US, allies against alliances targeting North Korea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2159,"featured_media":2459521,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/russia_north-korea.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[20168,32109,4280,50822,7267],"class_list":["post-2459520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-alliances","tag-north-korea","tag-russia","tag-us-2","tag-warning"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/russia_north-korea.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2459520","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2159"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2459520"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2459520\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2459524,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2459520\/revisions\/2459524"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2459521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2459520"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2459520"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2459520"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}