North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called Vladimir Putin his “dearest friend and comrade” in his letter to the Russian head of state commending the close connections in between both nations.
Kim sent out New Year introductions “to the fraternal Russian people and all the service personnel of the brave Russian army on behalf of himself, the Korean people and all the service personnel of the armed forces of the DPRK,” the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported, utilizing a phrase of the North’s official name.
He additionally shared his preparedness “to design and push ahead with new projects” after their “meaningful journey in 2024.”
North Korea’s army releases to Russia
In a feasible referral to Russia’s battle in Ukraine, Kim desired that 2025 would certainly be the year “when the Russian army and people defeat neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory.”
Seoul and Washington have actually charged Pyongyang of sending out 10s of countless soldiers to aid Russia battle Ukraine.
North Korean soldiers are experiencing mass casualties on the frontlines of Russia’s battle versus Ukraine, the Biden management stated recently.
At the very least 1,000 North Korean soldiers have actually either been eliminated or injured recently alone in Russia’s Kursk area– where Ukrainian soldiers have actually been holding region because this summertime– White House representative John Kirby informed press reporters.
Closer connections in between Russia and North Korea
The 2 countries have actually enhanced their political, armed forces, and social connections because Russia’s intrusion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In June, Putin and Kim authorized a spots protection deal throughout the Russian leader’s check out to North Korea.
The deal asks for each side to supply instant armed forces help if the various other is struck.
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