In a significant display of alliance, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed unequivocal support for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Hosting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Pyongyang today, Kim’s declaration comes amid a rare visit marking Putin’s first trip to the isolated nation in 24 years.
This high-profile meeting is expected to recalibrate the relationship between North Korea and Russia, two countries increasingly isolated on the global stage. Russia has faced widespread condemnation and sanctions from the international community due to its military actions in Ukraine, which began in February 2022. Despite this, Kim Jong Un has consistently voiced backing for Moscow, and today reiterated his stance in no uncertain terms.
