Kim Jong Un Calls Russia’s War ‘Sacred,’ Pledges Continued Support for Moscow
Kim reaffirmed support for Moscow and signaled broader military and economic ties as reports said North Korea may send more troops.
- On Tuesday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to "expand and deepen" joint work with Russia in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin, pledging "invariable support" for Moscow's war effort.
- The 2024 comprehensive strategic partnership treaty established a mutual defense pact requiring assistance "without delay" if either nation faces attack, deepening Moscow and Pyongyang's military cooperation.
- North Korea has netted an estimated $10bn from arms sales and troop deployments, representing one-third of the country's annual GDP and funding ongoing military mobilization despite international isolation.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that as many as 50,000 North Korean troops could deploy to Russia, though Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate currently estimates 8,500 personnel remain on Russian territory.
- These intensifying commitments signal a major geopolitical shift, as analysts observe North Korea leveraging military aid for survival despite reported battlefield losses and ongoing international isolation.
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The missive comes amid speculations that point to sending more North Korean troops to Russia in their war against Ukraine
Kim Jong-un stressed that both countries have set themselves as a common goal “to protect justice and peace together”, reaffirming their intention to consolidate a strategic partnership.
N. Korean leader says Pyongyang determined to deepen alliance, expresses confidence in Moscow's victory
NORTH Korean leader Kim Jong-un has told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he intends to further "expand and deepen" cooperation with Russia, North Korea's state news agency KCNA reported today.
North Korean President Kim Jong Un said that he will "expand and deepen" joint work with Russia, according to a message addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, which was reported today by the North Korean agency KCNA.
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