{
  "id": 1216846,
  "title": "North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/north-koreas-kim-tells-putin-he-is-proud-of-strong-ties-1216846",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T06:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/08/1512296/north-koreas-kim-tells-putin-he-proud-strong-ties"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin he was “proud” of their countries’ strong ties, state media reported Sunday, after providing military support for Moscow’s war against Ukraine.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/north-koreas-kim-tells-putin-he-is-proud-of-strong-ties",
        "published": "2026-08-16T01:56:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "NK leader expects 'more excellent future' in ties with Russia in message to Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/nk-leader-expects-more-excellent-future-in-ties-with-russia-in",
        "published": "2026-08-16T02:02:04.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Kim Jong Un Says He's \"Proud\" Of North Korea-Russia Ties In Letter To Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/kim-jong-un-says-hes-proud-of-north-korea-russia-ties-in-letter-to",
        "published": "2026-08-16T03:18:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/north-koreas-kim-russias-putin-reaffirm-ties-on-korean-liberation-day",
        "published": "2026-08-16T03:56:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "North Korea's Kim, Russia's Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/north-koreas-kim-russias-putin-reaffirm-ties-on-korean-liberation-day-1218161",
        "published": "2026-08-16T06:11:10.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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