Kim Jong-un pledges closer military ties with Russia
Kim Jong-un told Putin that North Korea will expand military cooperation and supports Russia's war in Ukraine.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a message to Vladimir Putin. Kim pledged closer military ties between their countries.
Kim was replying to Putin's congratulations on North Korea's 78th founding anniversary. Kim said Pyongyang would broaden cooperation in a comprehensive way.
Kim expressed support for what he called Russia's sacred war in Ukraine. North Korea has already sent troops to fight alongside Russian forces since 2024.
The two countries signed a mutual defence pact. The alliance has grown stronger over recent years.
Kim also sent a similar message to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Kim pledged closer ties with Beijing.
- since 2024
- North Korea troops sent
- mutual defence pact
- Alliance type
- 78th
- Founding anniversary
- September 9
- Message date
Why it mattersNorth Korea is deepening its military alliance with Russia and backing Moscow's war in Ukraine. This shows a tighter axis between authoritarian powers.
AustraliaAustralia and its regional partners are concerned about North Korean troops supporting Russia in Ukraine and the expanding Russia-North Korea military alliance.
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