N. Korea's Kim Pledges 'Invariable Support' in Putin Birthday Letter
- On Wednesday, October 7, North Korean leader Kim sent a birthday message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, addressing him as his "dearest friend" and pledging "invariable support."
- The two nations solidified military cooperation in June 2024 by signing a "comprehensive strategic partnership" agreement in Pyongyang, which includes a mutual defense clause significantly expanding bilateral relations.
- Since 2024, North Korea has deployed roughly 14,000 soldiers to Russia, including 10,000 combat troops and 1,000 engineering personnel in Kursk, with South Korea estimating 6,000 have been killed or wounded.
- Kim described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as a "sacred war of justice" while promising continued backing, as Western and South Korean officials report Moscow provides Pyongyang with military technology and economic assistance.
- Relations between the two countries have evolved far beyond diplomatic declarations since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, moving from political support to active battlefield involvement.
69 Articles
69 Articles
Kim Jong Un Wishes Putin ‘Victory and Glory’ on His 74th Birthday
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un wished President Vladimir Putin “victory and glory” on his 74th birthday Wednesday, pledging to deepen ties as Pyongyang continues to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. “My dearest friend, Comrade Vladimir Putin, please accept my most heartfelt and warm congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of your birthday,” Kim wrote in a telegram published by North Korea’s state-run Korean Central News Agency.
Vladimir Putin turns 74 on Wednesday.
Why Is North Korea Taking a Stronger Line on Taiwan and Russia?
North Korea is increasingly positioning itself alongside China and Russia on some of the most contentious security issues confronting the United States, highlighting the emergence of a more closely aligned bloc of US rivals across Asia and beyond. Pyongyang on Wednesday criticised Washington’s military support for Taiwan, accusing the United States of increasing tensions in […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
