Russian Defence Minister in North Korea - in pictures


  • North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visit an arms exhibition on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Reuters
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russia's Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu visit an arms exhibition on the 70th anniversary of the Korean War armistice. Reuters
  • Mr Kim and Mr Shoigu discussed military issues and the regional security environment. AFP
    Mr Kim and Mr Shoigu discussed military issues and the regional security environment. AFP
  • North Korea invited delegations from Russia and China to attend the events marking the armistice. AP
    North Korea invited delegations from Russia and China to attend the events marking the armistice. AP
  • The exhibition showcased some of North Korea’s newest weapons. AFP
    The exhibition showcased some of North Korea’s newest weapons. AFP
  • Mr Kim briefed the Russian Defence Minister on plans to expand North Korea’s military capabilities. AFP
    Mr Kim briefed the Russian Defence Minister on plans to expand North Korea’s military capabilities. AFP
  • The Russian delegation arrived in North Korea late on Tuesday. AP
    The Russian delegation arrived in North Korea late on Tuesday. AP
  • Mr Shoigu signs a guest book during a visit to Mangyongdae. Reuters
    Mr Shoigu signs a guest book during a visit to Mangyongdae. Reuters
  • Mr Shoigu and members of the Russian military delegation visit Mangyongdae. Reuters
    Mr Shoigu and members of the Russian military delegation visit Mangyongdae. Reuters
  • Mr Shoigu's visit also comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the US and Russia over the Ukraine war. AFP
    Mr Shoigu's visit also comes against the backdrop of rising tension between the US and Russia over the Ukraine war. AFP
  • Mr Shoigu salutes before the statues of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il at Mansu Hill in Pyongyang. AFP
    Mr Shoigu salutes before the statues of the late North Korean leaders Kim Il-sung and Kim Jong-il at Mansu Hill in Pyongyang. AFP
  • Mr Shoigu attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Liberation Monument in Pyongyang. EPA
    Mr Shoigu attends a wreath-laying ceremony at the Liberation Monument in Pyongyang. EPA
  • Mr Shoigu soon after arriving at Pyongyang International Airport. AFP
    Mr Shoigu soon after arriving at Pyongyang International Airport. AFP