‘My dearest Comrade Putin,' North Korea's Kim Jong Un vows to support Russia, praises ‘genuine' bilateral ties
Calling Putin his 'dearest comrade', Kim praised North Korea-Russia bilateral relations in a message for Russia Day. "It is an unshakable will of the government of the DPRK and of my own steadfastly to carry on the DPRK-Russia relations," Kim was quoted as saying.
'Today the traditional DPRK-Russia friendship has been further cemented thanks to the militant comradeship the service personnel of the two countries have forged at the cost of their blood in the just sacred war to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Russia; it has developed into an excellent model of indestructible, genuine relationship between comrades-in-arms and alliance,' he added.
After months of silence, Pyongyang confirmed for the first time that it had sent troops to fight for Russia in the war in Ukraine under orders from leader Kim Jong Un earlier this year.
The North Korean leader has consistently supported Russia.
Earlier that Kim Jong Un promised to unconditionally support Putin.
During a meeting in Pyongyang with Sergei Shoigu, a leading security aide to Putin, Kim stated that North Korea will 'unconditionally support' Russia and 'its foreign policies on all significant international political matters," KCNA reported. Both countries agreed to enhance their ties 'into the powerful and comprehensive relations of strategic partnership," it noted.
In 2024, North Korea 'transferred to Russia at least 100 ballistic missiles, which were subsequently launched into Ukraine to destroy civilian infrastructure and terrorise populated areas such as Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia," reported Bloomberg News citing a report by a report by 11 countries, including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Japan.
The report also informed that Pyongyang 'deployed over 11,000 troops into eastern Russia in late 2024, which were moved to the far-western Kursk Oblast where they began engaging in combat operations alongside Russian forces in support of Russia's war against Ukraine.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
The Hindu
12 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Russia says seized two villages in central Ukraine
Russia on Saturday (July 26, 2025) said it had wrested two villages in Ukraine, including one in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, marking a fresh advance into an area largely spared seizures of land since Moscow's 2022 invasion. Overnight strikes launched by both sides meanwhile claimed six lives – four in central Ukraine and two in western Russia, according to officials in both countries. The Russian army said its forces had 'liberated the settlement of Maliyevka' in Dnipropetrovsk, weeks after it seized the first village in the region – not one of the Ukrainian regions annexed by Russia. In a separate message on Saturday (July 26, 2025), Moscow said it had 'liberated the settlement of Zeleny Gai' in Donetsk region on the border with Dnipropetrovsk, adding that it was an important stronghold used by Ukraine to protect the region. Supported by swarms of drones, Russia gains new settlements almost daily, but they are normally reduced to rubble and emptied of inhabitants after months of fighting. The summer offensive comes despite a call from the United States to cease violence and peace talks in Istanbul, which so far have yielded no breakthroughs. Further Russian advances could harm Ukraine's economy and energy supplies as Dnipropetrovsk and Donetsk, which has been occupied since 2014, are part of Ukraine's mining heartland, particularly for coal that powers the electricity grid. Ukrainian authorities have already been ordering civilians with children to flee a front line that is creeping closer. Deeper Russian advances could mean more attacks on one of Ukraine's largest cities, Dnipro, though Russian troops are around 200 km (120 miles) away. Dnipropetrovsk is not one of the five Ukrainian regions – Donetsk, Kherson, Lugansk, Zaporizhzhia and Crimea – that Moscow has publicly claimed as Russian territory.
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Donald Trump attacks Obama again: After AI video, US president shares altered pic of infamous 'Simpson Bronco chase' - but JD Vance steals the show
In yet another jab at former US President Barack Obama, Donald Trump turned to the one thing the internet never forgets - memes - but it was JD Vance who ended up stealing the show. Trump, without any direct commentary, reposted an altered image originally shared by his son, Donald Trump Jr, spoofing the infamous 1994 OJ Simpson police chase. What was meant to be a dig at Obama quickly turned into another viral moment for the 'long-haired JD Vance' meme, which has repeatedly resurfaced since Vance's rise to national prominence. In the meme, Obama sits in the white Ford Bronco as a fugitive, with Trump pursuing in a police cruiser. But the scene-stealer? Vice president Vance, depicted as his long-haired, baby-faced college self, trailing behind in a second squad car. Earlier, Trump shared an AI-generated deepfake video showing Obama being arrested in the Oval Office by FBI agents, while Trump watched and smiled. The video, posted on Truth Social, quickly went viral. These memes and videos are coming at a time when director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard claimed that she has 'overwhelming' evidence that top Obama officials fabricated the Trump-Russia collusion narrative after the 2016 election to block Trump's presidency. She said over "100 documents" point to Obama directing the effort and plans to hand them over to the DOJ and FBI.
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Sanctions risk: Indian firm defends explosive shipment to Russia; says material for civilian use only
This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. An Indian company that exported $1.4 million worth of an explosive compound to Russia last December said it complied with Indian rules and that the shipment was strictly for civilian industrial purposes, not military use. According to news agency Reuters, Ideal Detonators Private Limited confirmed that the material exported, HMX, also known as octogen, was not of military grade. 'The shipment ... is for industrial activity and it's a civil explosive,' the Telangana-based firm said in an email response. HMX is known for its powerful military applications, including use in missile and torpedo warheads and other advanced weapon systems. The US government has called the compound 'critical for Russia's war effort' and has warned that any sale of such materials to Moscow could trigger sanctions under its treasury department's guidelines. Reuters first reported that Ideal Detonators shipped HMX to two Russian buyers in last December, Promsintez and High Technology Initiation Systems (HTIS), according to Indian customs data. One of them, Promsintez, has ties to Russia's military, a Ukrainian security official claimed, and its factory was targeted by a Ukrainian drone attack in April. The US state department said it had communicated with India about the risks involved in doing military-related business with Russia. "We have repeatedly made clear to all our partners, including India, that any foreign company or financial institution that does business with Russia's military industrial base are at risk of US sanctions," a spokesperson was quoted as saying by Reuters. India's foreign ministry, however, responded that all dual-use exports are regulated under a robust legal framework. 'India has been carrying out exports of dual-use items taking into account its international obligations on non-proliferation,' the ministry said. According to Reuters, HMX is also used in limited civilian areas such as mining and industrial blasting. HTIS, one of the recipients, claims to manufacture explosives for mining and engineering projects. HTIS is listed as a subsidiary of Madrid-based Maxam, which is controlled by US private equity firm Rhone Capital. Maxam is reportedly in the process of divesting its Russian subsidiaries. While India has deepened ties with Washington in recent years, its historic defense and trade relationship with Moscow remains intact. Indian oil purchases and other trade with Russia have remained strong, even amid global sanctions over the Ukraine war. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
