North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed pride in the strong ties between his country and Russia, according to state media. In a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim stated that he is always proud to expect an excellent future for the bilateral relations, which have advanced the history of common struggle. DPRK, the North's official name, has become a key ally of the Kremlin, providing military support to Russia's war against Ukraine in exchange for economic benefits and military technology.

Kim expressed confidence that Russia would thrive and defend its territorial integrity under Putin's wise leadership. Russian President Putin acknowledged the high level of comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries in a letter delivered on Friday, marking Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II. The letter was sent to mark the liberation from Japanese colonial rule at the end of World War II.