Kim Jong Un Vows Closer Ties with Russia and Support in Ukraine War

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged to expand all-round cooperation with Russia and support Russia in the war against Ukraine.

•Kim Jong Un committed to strengthening ties with Russia after receiving congratulations from Vladimir Putin for the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.
•North Korea and Russia signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in June 2024.
•North Korea has sent thousands of troops and conventional weapons to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.
•The announcement was reported by Yonhap News Agency and the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on September 15, 2026.

•On September 15, 2026, Yonhap News Agency reported that Kim Jong Un pledged to expand cooperation with Russia.
•Kim Jong Un expressed deep gratitude to Vladimir Putin for congratulations on the 78th anniversary of the founding of North Korea.
•Kim Jong Un confirmed that North Korea remains firmly committed to expanding and strengthening all-round cooperation with Russia based on friendship and alliance.
•North Korea and Russia signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty in June 2024 during the Russian leader's visit to Pyongyang.
•The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty requires both parties to provide immediate military assistance if either side is attacked.
•North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers and conventional weapons to support Russia in the war against Ukraine.
•The provision of military support has further strengthened the security relationship between North Korea and Russia.

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Kim Jong Un(คิม จอง อึน)ℹ️

The leader of North Korea who pledged to strengthen cooperation with Russia.

Vladimir Putin(วลาดิเมียร์ ปูติน)ℹ️

The President of Russia who sent congratulations to Kim Jong Un on the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

Yonhap News Agency(สำนักข่าวยอนฮัป)ℹ️

A South Korean news agency that reported on Kim Jong Un's commitment to Russia.

Korean Central News Agency(สำนักข่าวกลางเกาหลี)ℹ️

The news agency (KCNA) that reported Kim Jong Un's gratitude to Vladimir Putin.

North Korea(เกาหลีเหนือ)ℹ️

The country led by Kim Jong Un which has provided military support to Russia.

Russia(รัสเซีย)ℹ️

The country that signed a strategic partnership treaty with North Korea.

Ukraine(ยูเครน)ℹ️

The country involved in a war against Russia supported by North Korea.

Pyongyang(กรุงเปียงยาง)ℹ️

The location where the Russian leader visited in June 2024.

Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty(สนธิสัญญาความเป็นหุ้นส่วนทางยุทธศาสตร์แบบครอบคลุม)

A treaty signed in June 2024 requiring North Korea and Russia to provide immediate military assistance if attacked.