Russian interior minister visits North Korea

Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev has arrived in Pyongyang, North Korea, for a state visit on April 20, 2026. The visit, confirmed by the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk, is focused on talks to enhance cooperation between the two allied nations. This high-level meeting underscores the deepening political and security ties between Moscow and Pyongyang amid ongoing global tensions.