Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui, expressed gratitude for North Korea's support for Russia's special military operation.

Axar.az reports, citing TASS, Putin also said that Russians would never forget the valor and courage demonstrated by North Korean troops during the liberation of the Kursk region and would honor them alongside their own compatriots.

"The valor, courage, bravery and heroism of your soldiers have been recognized with state awards of the Russian Federation. We will never forget their feat. We will honor the Korean heroes alongside our own compatriots," Putin said.