Putin hails ‘invincible friendship’ with N. Korea in New Year letter: KCNA
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the 'invincible friendship' with North Korea, highlighting the deployment of North Korean soldiers in support of Russia's war effort in Ukraine and the fulfillment of their strategic partnership treaty.
Key Points
- Putin hailed the 'invincible friendship' with North Korea in a New Year letter to Kim Jong Un.
- North Korean soldiers participated in the battle to liberate the Kursk region supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Over 10,000 North Korean soldiers, artillery, and weapons were sent to assist Russia in 2024.
- A strategic partnership treaty with a mutual defence clause was signed in June 2023, strengthening Moscow-Pyongyang ties.
