Kim Jong-un envía condolencias a Putin por muerte del embajador ruso ante Corea del Norte North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a condolence message to Russian President Vladimir Putin following the death of Russia’s ambassador to North Korea, Aleksandr Matsegora. Matsegora, described as a close friend and comrade, was considered instrumental in the recent strengthening of strategic relations between the two countries, including the signing of a Strategic Partnership Agreement. His death is seen as a significant loss, particularly at this crucial stage in bilateral relations.

• Kim Jong-un sent condolences to Vladimir Putin over the death of Russian Ambassador Aleksandr Matsegora.
• Matsegora was considered a key figure in the recent strategic strengthening of relations between North Korea and Russia.
• The ambassador’s efforts were linked to the current firm alliance between the two nations.
• Matsegora, 70, died suddenly on Saturday, with his death announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
• He was part of the process leading to the Strategic Partnership Agreement signed by Kim and Putin in June 2024.
• This agreement commits both countries to mutual assistance in case of aggression.
• North Korea has sent troops and military specialists to support Moscow in its invasion of Ukraine under this pact.
• Kim described Matsegora as a ‘close friend and comrade of the Korean people’ who dedicated over three decades to bilateral ties.
• North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui also sent condolences to her Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, highlighting Matsegora’s ‘distinguished contribution’. https://nicaragua-hub.syndichain.com/articles/82d26939-4724-4124-af9f-312827a114f9 https://albertonews.com/internacionales/kim-jong-un-envia-condolencias-a-putin-por-muerte-del-embajador-ruso-ante-corea-del-norte/