North Korea's leader pledges strong support for Russia's war on Ukraine

2024-11-30 20:37:52, Kosova & Bota CNA

North Korea's leader pledges strong support for Russia's war on

The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, said that his country will "always support" Russia's war against Ukraine, after the meeting he held with the Russian Minister of Defense.

A Russian military delegation led by Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid international concern that the two countries are expanding cooperation, deepened by the deployment of thousands of North Korean troops to Russia.

North Korea's official news agency reported that during Friday's meeting, leader Kim and Minister Belousov agreed to strengthen strategic partnership and protect sovereignty, security interests and international justice as the international security situation is changing rapidly. .

North Korea has backed Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine and criticized the United States' decision earlier in November to allow Ukraine to use long-range US missiles to strike deep into Russia. , describing it as an intervention in the conflict.

The North Korean leader described the recent Russian attacks in Ukraine as "an effective measure" that shows Russia's determination.

According to the estimates of the United States, Ukraine and South Korea, Pyongyang has sent over 10,000 troops to Russia, and some of them have begun to fight on the front line.

Washington, Seoul and other allies say North Korea has sent artillery systems, missiles and other weapons toward Russia.

Moscow and Pyongyang have not officially confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops and have denied reports of the delivery of weapons./ VOA