Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin

SEOUL, Jun 12: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory ​message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s ‌National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and foreign policies, state media KCNA said on Friday.

Kim said ties ​between North Korea and Russia were strengthening into ​an alliance based on a comprehensive strategic partnership ⁠treaty, and pledged to “always be with” Russia, KCNA ​reported.

Separately, Russian and North Korean officials visited a monument ​and cemetery of fallen Soviet Army fighters to mark Russia’s National Day, while Russia's embassy hosted a reception for North Korean ​senior officials, KCNA said.

Ties between the two countries ​have been deepening amid North Korea’s deployment of thousands of troops ‌to ⁠support Russia’s war in Ukraine.�" REUTERS