Kim Jong-un Praises Putin’s Leadership, Hails Russia-North Korea Friendship as ‘Immortal’
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised the ‘immortal’ friendship between North Korea and Russia, lauding Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ‘wise leadership’ and ‘patriotic devotion.’ Kim emphasized their close ties and commitment to mutual defense, reaffirming support for Russia’s stand on national sovereignty and security. The two nations are bound by a 2’th Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, which includes a mutual defense clause, requiring military and other assistance if either nation faces ‘armed invasion.’ Recent joint operations in the Kursk Region, where North Korean soldiers fought alongside Russian forces to repel a Ukrainian incursion, have further solidified their cooperation. Putin has acknowledged Pyongyang’s participation in the ‘joint fight against modern neo-Nazism.’ Kim reaffirmed Pyongyang’s support for Russia’s ‘just struggle for defending national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security interests,’ underscoring the strategic alignment between the two nations.