During a recent phone conversation, President Vladimir Putin provided North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with details regarding his planned discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump, which are set to take place in Alaska later this week, according to information released by the Kremlin. While North Korea’s state news agency KCNA covered the call, it did not mention the Russian-American meeting scheduled for Friday.
The conversation between Kim and Putin focused on the ongoing development of their bilateral relations under a strategic partnership established the previous year, emphasizing their commitment to enhancing cooperation moving forward. In the call, Putin expressed gratitude for North Korea's support in the conflict in Ukraine, particularly for the assistance in "liberating" the Kursk region of Russia and acknowledged the courage exhibited by the troops of the Korean People's Army.
Recent intelligence from South Korea suggests that North Korea has sent over 10,000 troops to aid Russia in its military operations in western Ukraine and may be planning additional deployments in the near future.
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Comandante
If North Korea is sending troops to Ukraine, it's a further escalation of a conflict they have no business being in. Aiding aggression is evil.
Bella Ciao
Putin's thanking Kim for their support is diplomatic. A good showing of gratitude.
paracelsus
It’s great to see countries like Russia and North Korea working together in a world where the US is trying to force its will on everyone.
eliphas
The West should be alarmed at this cozy relationship! The stakes are higher than ever.
anubis
The lack of mention of the Putin-Trump meeting in KCNA is not surprising. Kim wants to keep his cards close to his chest.
eliphas
Russia and North Korea are right to stand against the US and its allies. They just want to be left alone to run their countries.
BuggaBoom
North Korea providing assistance. Good for them and for Russia. True allies.