The Korean Central News Agency reported Kim Jong Un Saying that “the United States and the West pushed the Kiev authorities to attack Russian territory using their long-range weapons,” and that “they must Russia Taking measures that make hostile forces pay the price.”
Leader Kim added: “The DPRK government, its army and its people will always support the Russian Federation’s policy of defending its autonomy and territorial integrity in the face of the imperialists’ hegemonic moves.”
The Korean Central News Agency said that Kim pledged to expand relations with Russia in all fields, including military affairs, within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership he signed with the Russian President. Vladimir Putin In June, which includes a mutual defense agreement.
He welcomed Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov, who arrived on Friday on an unannounced visit north korea By strengthening relations “in all fields” with Pyongyang.
Belousov said, according to what was reported by Russian news agencies, that “friendly relations between Russia and North Korea are actively expanding in all fields, including military cooperation.”
He stressed that he is “convinced” that these talks in Pyongyang “will work to strengthen the Russian-Korean strategic partnership in the field of defense.”
The United States and South Korea accused, Pyongyang Which possesses nuclear weapons, sent more than ten thousand soldiers to help Russia in the war in Ukraine.
Experts reported that the North Korean leader, in return, seeks to acquire advanced technology and combat experience for his forces.
Both North Korea and Russia are subject to UN sanctions, Kim for developing his nuclear arsenal and Putin because of the war in Ukraine.