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Kim Jong Un Vows to 'Invariably Support' Russia's War Efforts, Criticizes US Aid to Ukraine

Nov 29, 2024, 09:26 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Pyongyang, vowing that his country will 'invariably support' Russia's war in Ukraine. Kim criticized the United States and the West for providing long-range weapons to Ukraine, calling it 'direct military intervention' and 'irresponsible acts threatening humanity'. He asserted that Russia has the right to defend its sovereignty and territory against Ukraine's attacks. The two sides discussed strengthening military cooperation, with Kim affirming that North Korea will 'fulfill obligations' under the North Korea-Russia treaty. Kim warned that ignoring Russia's warnings 'won't help'. North Korea's state media reported that Kim pledged his army's support for Russia's policies to defend its sovereignty.