Russia has recently contributed over 70 animals to North Korea to enhance the Pyongyang Zoo’s offerings, which consists of a variety of species such as bears, yaks, ducks, and cockatoos.
In a display of the increasing collaboration between the two nations, these animals were transported to Pyongyang on a government aircraft, accompanied by specialists and officials from the Moscow Zoo, as detailed in a government statement released on Wednesday.

Alexander Kozlov, the Minister of Natural Resources in Russia, who was present during the transport of the animals, emphasized on television that animals have historically symbolized goodwill and support in international relations.
The shipment comprised an impressive collection, including an African lion, two bears, two domesticated yaks, 25 pheasants, 40 mandarin ducks, and five white cockatoos, according to the official announcement.

The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea were underlined during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea in June, where he met with Kim Jong Un. During this visit, they formalized a decisive “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty,” marking the most significant connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the Cold War era.
Both nations have faced extensive sanctions imposed by the West, leading to closer cooperation.
Reports from intelligence sources in the U.S., South Korea, and Ukraine indicate that approximately 12,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia to participate in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.