In his New Year message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, a move observers said pointed to Pyongyang’s intention to sustain and deepen military cooperation with Moscow into 2026.
The emphasis on Russia came as Seoul and Beijing confirmed plans for a state visit next week, with analysts noting that North Korean state media played down Chinese President Xi Jinping’s New Year greeting while highlighting Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s message in…
Source: Why Kim Jong-un is lauding North Korea’s ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year message
