North Korea’s Kim Jong Un renewed his country’s support for Russia in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine, as reported by state media on Sunday. This declaration of solidarity followed a meeting between Kim and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Wonsan, an eastern North Korean port city, according to Pyongyang’s news agency, KCNA.
During the meeting, Kim and Lavrov discussed their shared perspectives on strategic issues, and Kim expressed Pyongyang’s readiness to support Russia’s efforts in resolving the Ukrainian crisis. The atmosphere of the meeting was described as one of “warm comradely trust” by the official statement. Kim and Lavrov’s exchange underscores the strengthening military and political ties between the two nations amidst Russia’s ongoing military operations in Ukraine.
North Korea has provided tangible support to Russia by deploying troops to its Kursk region to combat Ukrainian forces and furnishing the Russian army with various armaments. This assistance is part of a larger pattern of high-profile diplomatic and military engagements between North Korea and Russia, as both countries reinforce their alliance in the face of international opposition to Russia’s actions in Ukraine.
Lastly, North Korea’s state media showcased images of Kim paying respects to the flag-draped coffins of North Korean soldiers killed while fighting on behalf of Russia, emphasizing the extent of North Korea’s military involvement and commitment.
Source: https://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-s-kim-offers-russia-unconditional-support/a-73258354?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
