Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov visited the Battlegroup East, receiving reports on combat missions and UAV integration. He presented awards for heroism and reviewed new domestic drone models, including those for supply, attack, and air defense.
Russia has announced preparations for a five-year military cooperation plan with North Korea covering 2027-2031, potentially accelerating Pyongyang's military modernization. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov stated an agreement was reached with North Korea's defense ministry to place military cooperation on a sustainable long-term footing. Analysts suggest China may be uneasy about the deal, while North Korea's state-run KCNA did not report on the five-year plan, only mentioning discussions about consolidating political and military cooperation.
Andrey Belousov specified that London and Paris were considering the idea of transferring elements of nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Russian diplomat Andrey Belousov stated that Moscow will recalibrate its strategic approach after the US rejected its proposals regarding the New START treaty, citing the need to analyze Western military policy.
Russia has suspended its participation in the New START Treaty, stating it had all grounds to believe US policy was aimed at undermining Russia's national security. Russian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov announced the suspension at the 11th NPT Review Conference, accusing Washington of seriously violating the document's pivotal provisions on quantitative restrictions on strategic weapons. He recalled that President Putin had in September 2025 proposed extending the treaty's restrictions for one more year.
Russian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov has rejected allegations that Russia plans to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, calling such speculations unfounded and deliberately aimed at whipping up anti-Russian hysteria. Speaking at the 11th NPT Review Conference, he stressed that Moscow is making efforts to prevent armed confrontation between nuclear opponents and has no interest in escalating tension.
Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Andrey Belousov stated at the 11th NPT Review Conference that Russia cannot accept attempts to impose immediate and unconditional rejection of nuclear weapons on nuclear states without effective alternative security instruments. He emphasized that such a radical approach disregards Russia's legitimate interests and fundamental disarmament principles. However, he noted Russia remains open to difficult discussions on forming an atmosphere favorable for disarmament, involving both nuclear and non-nuclear states.
Andrey Belousov said that "the current realities clearly show the need to form common approaches to strengthening peace and stability"
The production and logistics chains for Western arms supplies to Kiev are being closely monitored and exposed to the general public, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said
Andrey Belousov stressed that Russia was closely monitoring production and supply chains related to the weapons the West provided to Ukraine
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary, has since grown into "a heavyweight in the Eurasian space," Andrey Belousov noted
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov met with Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Talaei-Nik Reza in Bishkek on April 27, stating that Russia advocates for resolving the conflict in Iran through diplomatic means and supports Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Belousov expressed confidence that Moscow and Tehran will continue to support each other under any development of the situation.
Kim Jong Un and Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov unveiled a memorial in Pyongyang for North Korean soldiers killed fighting in Ukraine. South Korean intelligence estimates at least 15,000 North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in Kursk, with about 2,000 killed. The memorial opening coincided with Russia's claimed recovery of Kursk, a year after Ukraine's surprise incursion.
Kim Jong Un ha incontrato ieri il ministro della Difesa russo Andrey Belousov a Pyongyang, confermando il sostegno nordcoreano alla Russia nella guerra in Ucraina. Il leader ha elogiato la «santa lotta» russa e commemorato l'anniversario della liberazione della regione di Kursk, sottolineando l'alleanza tra i due Paesi.
Il leader nordcoreano Kim Jong Un ha incontrato ieri il ministro della Difesa russo Andrey Belousov, dichiarando che la Corea del Nord continuerà a sostenere la politica di Mosca per proteggere sovranità, integrità territoriale e sicurezza nazionale. Kim ha espresso gratitudine alla leadership russa per gli sforzi nel sviluppare le relazioni di alleanza, ricordando la vittoria congiunta di un anno fa contro i militanti che invadevano la regione di Kursk.
Rusya Savunma Bakanı Belousov, Kuzey Kore'yi ziyaret ederek Kuzey Kore lideri Kim tarafından kabul edildi. Görüşmede 2027-2031 yılları için Rusya-Kuzey Kore Askeri İşbirliği Planı'nın imzalanması konusunda mutabık kalındı. Belousov, Kursk bölgesinin Ukraynalı askerlerden arındırılması sürecinde yer alan Kuzey Koreli askerlere ödüller takdim etti.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded North Korean troops the Order of Courage for their role in liberating Russia's Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces. The visit to Pyongyang also included talks with Kim Jong-un to deepen military ties.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met in Pyongyang to discuss military cooperation. They agreed to place ties on a sustainable, long-term footing and plan to sign a military cooperation plan for 2027-2031 this year.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov arrived in Pyongyang on April 26 for a working visit to meet with North Korea's top leadership and armed forces command. He was met at the airport by his North Korean counterpart, Army General No Kwang Chol. The visit includes ceremonial and commemorative events.
