Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief | NK News
NK News Logo
January 04, 2025
NK News Logo

Get behind the headlines

NK News is hiring

News

Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief

Leader praises Russia for counterattack on Ukraine while Andrei Belousov invites DPRK troops to join parade in Moscow
Anton Sokolin November 30, 2024
Copy Icon COPY LINKMastodon Icon MASTODON
Kim Jong Un slams US support of Ukraine in talks with Russian defense chief
Russian defense minister Andrei Belousov and DPRK leader Kim Jong Un at a patriotic concert on Nov. 29, 2024 | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Nov. 30, 2024)

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian defense chief Andrei Belousov for talks on Friday, slamming the U.S. for enabling Ukraine to strike Russian territory and touting Moscow’s counterattacks.

According to the Rodong Sinmun on Saturday, Kim and Belousov exchanged “broad and satisfactory views” on deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership. 

Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks

  • Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
  • Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
  • 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.

NK News is hiring

Never miss a beat. Try the new mobile app.
© 2025, Korea Risk Group (NK Consulting Inc.). All Rights Reserved