Putin’s Ministers Evicted From Meeting Room After Heated Argument With Kim’s Officials

North Korean officials got into a heated altercation with Russian ministers who were travelling with President Vladimir Putin. A North Korean official, who seemed incensed that the Russian ministers had reached the discussion room ahead of Chairman Kim Jong Un, pushed them out of the room. Among the authorities in attendance were Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, and Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev. 

The meeting, intended to address various geopolitical and economic issues, quickly turned contentious over undisclosed disagreements. Sources close to the situation reported that the argument escalated rapidly, with both sides refusing to back down. Tensions had been simmering over conflicting interests in regional security matters and trade agreements.

Eyewitnesses described the scene as highly charged, with raised voices and pointed accusations. The specifics of the argument remain unclear, but the dispute was severe enough that security personnel had to intervene and escort the Russian ministers out of the room to prevent further escalation.

This incident highlights the fragile nature of the alliance between Russia and North Korea, countries often perceived as united by their adversarial stance towards Western powers. The fallout from this meeting could have significant implications for future negotiations and the overall relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang.

While both sides have remained tight-lipped about the details, the Kremlin has issued a brief statement downplaying the incident, characterizing it as a "minor diplomatic misunderstanding." North Korean officials have yet to comment publicly.