North Korean chief Kim Jong Un on Tuesday referred to as Vladimir Putin his “dearest friend and comrade” in his letter to the Russian head of state commending the shut connections in between each nations.
Kim despatched 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, using a phrase of the North’s official identify.
He additionally shared his preparedness “to design and push ahead with new projects” after their “meaningful journey in 2024.”
North Korea’s military releases to Russia
In a possible referral to Russia’s battle in Ukraine, Kim desired that 2025 will surely be the 12 months “when the Russian army and people defeat neo-Nazism and achieve a great victory.”
Seoul and Washington have really charged Pyongyang of sending out 10s of numerous troopers to assist Russia battle Ukraine.
North Korean troopers are experiencing mass casualties on the frontlines of Russia’s battle versus Ukraine, the Biden administration acknowledged just lately.
At the very least 1,000 North Korean troopers have really both been eradicated or injured just lately alone in Russia’s Kursk space– the place Ukrainian troopers have really been holding area as a result of this summertime– White House consultant John Kirby knowledgeable press reporters.
Closer connections between Russia and North Korea
The 2 international locations have really enhanced their political, armed forces, and social connections as a result of Russia’s intrusion of Ukraine in February 2022.
In June, Putin and Kim licensed a spots safety deal all through the Russian chief’s try to North Korea.
The deal asks for both sides to provide on the spot armed forces assist if the assorted others are struck.
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