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North Korea’s Kim, Russia’s Putin Reaffirm Ties on Korean Liberation Day
The Moscow Times • • world
Key Points:
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the strengthening of ties with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two.
- Putin highlighted the historic bond formed during Soviet soldiers' fight against Japan and emphasized ongoing cooperation across various sectors.
- Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer amid North Korea's deployment of troops and weapons in support of Russia's war in Ukraine, marking Pyongyang's most significant military involvement since the 1950s.
- The Russian ship Pallada visited Wonsan port for a goodwill visit tied to the liberation anniversary, greeted by North Korean officials and Russian embassy staff.
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called for dialogue with North Korea to establish a peace regime and formally end the Korean War, but Pyongyang rejected these overtures and condemned U.S.-South Korean military exercises.
