North Korea's Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia's National Day, voicing full support for Moscow's domestic and foreign policies, state media KCNA said on Friday.
Kim said ties between North Korea and Russia were strengthening into an alliance based on a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty, and pledged to "always be with" Russia, KCNA reported.
(Reporting by Kyu-seok Shim; Editing by Chris Reese)
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This story was originally published June 11, 2026 at 2:17 PM.