North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin reaffirm ties on Korean Liberation Day
Kim praised the bilateral partnership as Russia and North Korea deepen military and economic cooperation amid the war in Ukraine, state media said.
- On Sunday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed deepening ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message marking the anniversary of independence from Japanese colonial rule.
- Kim was replying to a congratulatory message from Putin regarding Saturday's 81st anniversary of Tokyo's surrender in World War Two, which Putin said reflected an "unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership."
- Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the state began providing military support for the war in Ukraine, with Kim stating he is "proud" of the strong ties between the two countries.
- Ukraine recently accused Moscow of launching North Korean ballistic missiles in a strike that killed at least nine people, while Kyiv claims up to 50,000 North Korean troops are due to deploy to Russia.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for talks with the rival North on Saturday, suggesting they replace their armistice with a "peace regime" to ensure regional security.
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North Korea has become one of Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin's most important partners. Dictator Kim Jong Un and the Russian president have once again stressed the depth of their relations. Meanwhile, in Ukraine there is growing concern about sending more North Korean soldiers to the war zone.
Eun expressed hope for the further development of relations that "continued the history of a joint struggle for justice and valuable traditions of friendship".
Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin, who have just exchanged letters of friendship, could soon strengthen their partnership with another 50,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia. Information from Kyiv authorities, who fear a further escalation in the conflict in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he was "proud" of the strong ties between their countries, state media reported on Sunday.
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, expressed pride in the relationship with Russia, in a letter sent to Russian President Vladimir Putin, today informed Pyongyang's official press. North Korea has already been directly involved with Russia in the war against Ukraine, sending troops and weapons, and Kiev accused Pyongyang of preparing a new detachment of troops to support Moscow. I am always proud to be able to glimpse an even greater future in b…
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