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State Duma of the Russian Federation: 🇷🇺🇰🇵During his visit to the DPRK, Chairman of Russia's State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin: On April 25, laid a wreath at the Liberation Monument in honour of the Soviet soldiers who fought for Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule in 1945, and held a meeting in Pyongyang with Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly of the DPRK Choe Ryong-hae. 💬During the meeting,Vyacheslav Volodin noted: “In the face of ever-growing challenges and threats, Russia and the DPRK continue to strengthen cooperation based on the principles of good-neighbourliness, trust and brotherly support. We rely on the traditions laid down by previous generations. Russia-DPRK relations are developing dynamically, largely thanks to our Leaders – President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un”. *** On April 26, Chairman of Russia's State Duma was received by Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un. Vyacheslav Volodin conveyed warm greetings and best wishes from President of Russia Vladimir Putin and thanked the DPRK for its assistance in liberating the Kursk Region from neo-Nazi invaders. At the opening ceremony of the Memorial Complex and Museum of Combat Feats of the Heroes of the Overseas Military Operation in Pyongyang, Vyacheslav Volodin read out a message of greetings from Russia's President. ✉️President Vladimir Putin: “Fighting shoulder to shoulder with their Russian brothers-in-arms, Korean soldiers and officers displayed exceptional courage and true selflessness, inscribing their names in eternal glory. Their unparalleled feats will forever remain in the heart of every Russian citizen. The Memorial that is being inaugurated today is intended to perpetuate the memory of the heroism of the Korean People’s Army servicemen and the sacrifices they made in the name of our common Victory”. Following the opening ceremony, Vyacheslav Volodin and Kim Jong-un also touredtheMuseum of Combat Feats of the Heroes of the Overseas Military Operation and laid flowers at the Wall of Remembrance. ✍️Vyacheslav Volodin wrote in the Book of Distinguished Guests: “The Memorial Complex and Museum of Combat Feats of the Heroes of the Overseas Military Operation is a special symbol of Russian-Korean combat brotherhood and the genuine friendship of our peoples. The citizens of our country are grateful to Comrade Chairman of State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un and the Korean People’s Army for the assistance provided in liberating the Kursk Region from Ukrainian neo-Nazis and foreign mercenaries. The Russian people will never forget the feat of the Korean warriors who defended our Fatherland as their own!” #RussiaDPRK