Kim Jong Un sends letter to Putin emphasizing ‘solidarity’ with Russia



News Kim Jong Un sends letter to Putin emphasizing ‘solidarity’ with Russia DPRK leader says ‘strategic and traditional’ ties will continue between Pyongyang and Moscow Chaewon Chung May 10, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) watches a procession of nuclear missiles during a military parade in Pyongyang, April 25, 2022 \| Image: KCNA North Korean state media on Tuesday published a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, congratulating Russia on the occasion of its Victory Day holiday. Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a massive military parade in Moscow on May 9. Putin, who has before said invading Ukraine was necessary to “denazify” the country, delivered a speech defending Russian aggression against Ukraine as a “forced” response to Western policies. North Korean state media on Tuesday published a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, congratulating Russia on the occasion of its Victory Day holiday. Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a massive military parade in Moscow on May 9. Putin, who has before said invading Ukraine was necessary to “denazify” the country, delivered a speech defending Russian aggression against Ukraine as a “forced” response to Western policies. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un sends letter to Putin emphasizing ‘solidarity’ with Russia

DPRK leader says ‘strategic and traditional’ ties will continue between Pyongyang and Moscow

Chaewon Chung May 10, 2022

Kim Jong Un sends letter to Putin emphasizing ‘solidarity’ with Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (center) watches a procession of nuclear missiles during a military parade in Pyongyang, April 25, 2022 | Image: KCNA

North Korean state media on Tuesday published a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, congratulating Russia on the occasion of its Victory Day holiday.

Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany with a massive military parade in Moscow on May 9. Putin, who has before said invading Ukraine was necessary to “denazify” the country, delivered a speech defending Russian aggression against Ukraine as a “forced” response to Western policies.