Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin visited Pyongyang, North Korea, to participate in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. During the visit, Volodin met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, conveying Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulations on the historic occasion. The two leaders spoke at a ceremony marking the event, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Russia and North Korea. The festivities also featured a performance by Russian pro-Putin singer Shaman, who sang patriotic songs including "My Russia" and "We Shall Rise," with Kim Jong-un and North Korean workers attending the concert. This visit, the first by a Russian president to North Korea in over two decades, underscores the increasing alignment of Russian and North Korean interests.