North Korean Leader Pledges to Strengthen Relations with Russia
The North Korean leader confirms Pyongyang's desire to expand its alliance with Russia.
Translated by Qiyas from الراي — Original source
The official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday that leader Kim Jong Un informed Russian President Vladimir Putin in a message that he would work to “expand and deepen” joint efforts with Moscow.
In a reply sent on Monday to Putin’s congratulations on the 78th anniversary of North Korea’s founding, Kim stated that the Pyongyang government has a strong will to expand cooperation with Russia “in a comprehensive manner” based on friendship, mutual assistance, and what he described as an alliance between the two countries.
He added that he is convinced of Russia’s victory in what he termed the current “holy war” to defend its security interests and international justice, a phrase that appeared to refer to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
These remarks come as Moscow and Pyongyang have grown noticeably closer, with North Korea sending combat troops to fight alongside Russian forces in Ukraine in 2024 and deepening military cooperation under a mutual defense agreement.
