Russian officials are in Pyongyang for the opening ceremony of a memorial complex honouring those killed while supporting Moscow's war effort against Ukraine.

Russia, North Korea agree on ‘long-term’ military cooperation amid Ukraine war

After overseeing the third test of his nation's most advanced missile, which is intended to target the U.S. mainland, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned "more offensive actions" to counter what he called growing military threats from the United States, state media said on Tuesday.

North Korea launches missile to warn US? Kim and daughter watch long-range missile test

North Korea on Saturday (October 28) criticised USA condemnation its expanding ties with Russia as politicised and distorted saying it was "steadfast will" of Pyongyang that was behind its decision to expand ties.

North Korea defends ties with Russia, says US criticism 'distorted'

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un arrived in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok on Saturday during his last leg of the Russia trip. There, he met with Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and the governor of Russia’s Primorsky region Oleg Kozhemyako.

Russia’s defence min shows bombers and missiles to Kim during last leg of trip

During Kim Jong-un’s visit to Russia, the North Korean leader and Vladimir Putin exchanged several gifts among which were rifles and a glove from a Russian cosmonaut’s space suit.

Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un exchange rifles, Russia also gifts special glove

US revealed that Russia is requesting more weapons from North Korea for the Ukraine war. The White House also revealed identity of a Slovakian man who is purportedly mediating transactions between Moscow and Pyongyang. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby stated, "We have new intelligence that Russia is actively looking to purchase additional munitions from North Korea."

US: Russia offering food to North Korea in exchange of arms

The White House revealed that Russia is requesting more weapons from North Korea for the Ukraine war. The White House also revealed identity of a Slovakian man who is purportedly mediating transactions between Moscow and Pyongyang. White House national security spokesperson John Kirby stated, "We have new intelligence that Russia is actively looking to purchase additional munitions from North Korea."

US: Russia seeking more North Korean arms