Kim Jong Un tells Putin he's 'proud' of deepening North Korea-Russia ties
North Korean leader reaffirms alliance with Moscow on Korean Liberation Day, as military cooperation deepens.
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What to know
- Kim Jong Un publicly reaffirmed North Korea's alliance with Russia on Korean Liberation Day, calling Putin a friend and expressing hope for an 'excellent future' together.
- North Korea has deployed troops and weapons to support Russia's war in Ukraine, marking a significant military dimension to the deepening partnership.
- The alliance centers on mutual security interests and shared historical narratives of anti-colonial struggle, according to Kim's messaging.
“Pyongyang and Moscow have grown closer since the reclusive state began deploying troops and weapons to support Russia's war against Ukraine.”
Japan Times, News outlet · Japan Times · Aug 15
Kim Jong Un North Korean leader
Vladimir Putin Russian President
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The Jerusalem Post reported that North Korea is sending more troops to support Russia as part of the deepening military partnership between the two countries.
“North Korea has provided troops and weapons to support Moscow's war effort.”
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Multiple international news outlets reported that Kim Jong Un and Putin have reaffirmed their close relationship, with cooperation spanning all sectors. Coverage emphasized that the partnership has deepened significantly since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea providing troops and weapons to Moscow.
“carried forward the history of common struggle for justice and precious traditions of friendship”
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un delivered a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressing pride in their bilateral relationship and calling Putin a friend. The message was released via North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency on the occasion of Korean Liberation Day.
“proud to be able to expect more excellent future in the bilateral relations”
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Kim, Putin reaffirm close ties on Korean Liberation Day Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un (archive), Photo: Reuters North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed the deepening… # EuropeSays # Korea # KR # NorthKorea # KimJongUn
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Kim Jong Un reaffirmed deepening of ties with Moscow as Pyongyang marked the anniversary of independence from Japan's colonial rule. https://www. japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/ 16/asia-pacific/politics/kim-putin-reaffirm-ties/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon # asiapacific # politics # kimjongun # vladimirputin # russia # northkorea
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https://www. europesays.com/3196647/ North Korea’s Kim tells Putin he is ‘proud’ of strong ties: State media # Conflicts # NorthKorea
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https://www. europesays.com/3196597/ ‘Always proud’: Kim Jong Un hails North Korea-Russia ties in message to Putin # DPRKRussiaTies # KimJongUnRussiaRelations # NorthKoreaMilitarySupport # NorthKoreaRussiaPartnership # PutinCongratulatoryLetter # Russia