North Korean leader reaffirms pledge to deepen cooperation with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed a pledge to deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Reuters writes.

It was in reply to a message of congratulations from Putin on the Aug. 15 liberation day anniversary where the Russian leader said the bond forged as Soviet soldiers fought against Japan continues to serve as the basis of their ties.

“The friendly feelings of the armies and peoples of the two countries forged and deepened in the bloody struggle against the common enemy serve as a strong driving force for developing … relations of friendship and cooperation into comprehensive strategic partnership and invincible comradeship,” the North Korean leader said.

To remind, Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin held a second summit meeting  in June 2024 in Pyongyang, signing a pact on “comprehensive strategic partnership” that includes a mutual defense agreement.