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North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'
Yahoo News Canada • • world
Key Points:
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his intention to "expand and deepen" cooperation with Russia, emphasizing friendship, mutual assistance, and alliance relations in a message to President Vladimir Putin.
- Kim conveyed confidence in Russia's victory in what he termed a "sacred war" defending national security and international justice, likely referring to Russia's conflict in Ukraine.
- He pledged unwavering support for Putin and the Russian people amid growing military cooperation, including North Korea sending troops to assist Russian forces in Ukraine in 2024.
- Kim also sent a similar message to Chinese President Xi Jinping, reaffirming North Korea's commitment to strengthening their traditional friendship and advancing their shared socialist goals.
- Both messages were responses to congratulatory letters from Putin and Xi on North Korea's 78th founding anniversary on September 9.
