‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails Russia ties in message to Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship. Their countries are actively cooperating in all sectors, ensuring regional security and stability. This growing partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea has provided troops and weapons to support Moscow's war effort. This exchange…
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has emphasized the strong ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, hailing the relationship as one he is "always proud" of, as North Korea remembered the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. This message came in response to a congratulatory letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations, which has grown significantly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Kim expressed confidence in the future of the DPRK-Russia relationship, stating that he expects it to continue advancing the history of common struggle for justice and friendship. He also believed that Russia would prosper and protect its territorial integrity under Putin's leadership. In return, Putin hailed the partnership as reaching an "unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership," noting the active cooperation between their states in various sectors aimed at ensuring regional security and stability.
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