Russian Spokesperson Receives Gift from North Korean Representative, Famous Painter Paints Portrait Overnight

【Zakharova exchanged gifts with Kim Jong Un's sister, and the former had a portrait of Kim Yong-sun painted by a famous Russian painter】

Moscow time December 30, 2025, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova wrote on her Telegram channel:

Today, the ambassador of North Korea to Russia, Shin Hong-ryeol, personally presented me with a gift on behalf of Comrade Kim Yong-sun, Deputy Director of the Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, on the occasion of the New Year! I only found out about this last night. Given the tight schedule for the New Year, it was almost impossible to prepare a return gift. I decided to turn to the world-famous artist Nikash Safronov, who painted a portrait of her in a unique style overnight.

Since we have never met Comrade Kim Yong-sun, Nikash and I believe this photo captured the most important but seemingly incompatible qualities: gentleness and femininity, along with strength and determination.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1852949605640328/

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