Mikhail Mishustin
ON THE RECORD · 4 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I am convinced that the expansion of cross-border transport infrastructure will provide a powerful impetus for the further development of trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural cooperation,”
Mikhail Mishustin · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Mishustin addressed workers and government officials by video link at the opening of the first road bridge connecting Russia and North Korea.
“a new symbol of friendship”
Mikhail Mishustin · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Mishustin described the new bridge as not merely an engineering project but a symbol of friendship between Russia and North Korea.
“a genuinely historic event”
Mikhail Mishustin · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Mishustin called the opening of the road bridge linking Russia and North Korea a genuinely historic event.
“the Korean heroes who, only recently, fought shoulder to shoulder with our soldiers and defended Russian soil”
Mikhail Mishustin · said 2026-09-07 · reported 2026-09-07
Mishustin alluded in his speech to North Korean troops sent to Russia's Kursk region to help repel a 2024 Ukrainian incursion.