Kim Jong Un Hails DPRK-Russia Ties as Ukraine Alleges 50,000 Troops May Deploy
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Updated · The Economic Times · Aug 16
Kim Jong Un Hails DPRK-Russia Ties as Ukraine Alleges 50,000 Troops May Deploy
3 articles · Updated · The Economic Times · Aug 16
Summary
Kim Jong Un told Vladimir Putin he was "always proud" of DPRK-Russia relations and expected an even stronger future, according to North Korea's KCNA.
The letter underscores Pyongyang's deepening alignment with Moscow since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with analysts saying North Korea has traded troops for economic benefits and military technology.
Ukraine this month accused Russia of using North Korean ballistic missiles in a strike that killed at least 9 people and wounded dozens.
Kyiv has also said up to 50,000 North Korean troops could deploy to Russia, though it has provided no evidence or timeline, while Zelensky's request for South Korean air defenses remains unanswered.