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Kim Jong Un Pledges Eternal Support to Putin

Published January 9, 2026, 08:04
Kim Jong Un Pledges Eternal Support to Putin

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has assured Vladimir Putin of his eternal and unwavering support for the Russian President's policies. This assurance was given through a letter sent by Kim to Putin, as reported by the North Korean news agency KCNA. In his letter, Kim Jong Un stated that he would constantly respect and support Putin's policies and decisions, offering his loyalty for the good of Russia. This move marks a further strengthening of relations between the two countries. Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia has increased significantly since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. North Korea is alleged to have supplied Russia with artillery shells and missiles, while Russia has reciprocated with military technology, economic and food aid. The dispatch of troops from North Korea to the Russian Kursk region to counter a possible Ukrainian invasion is further evidence of the growing military cooperation.