Putin said in a meeting with Kim Jong Un, “Recently, the relations between our countries have gained a special character of trust, friendliness, and alliance.” Putin emphasized that the Democratic People’s Army of Korea fought heroically in the Kursk region, noting that the special forces of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea participated in the liberation of Kursk in full compliance with the agreement between the two countries. He added, “I would like to point out that we will never forget the sacrifices made by your armed forces and the families of your soldiers. On behalf of the Russian people, I would like to thank you for your participation in the joint battle against modern neo-Nazism.” The Russian president asked Kim Jong Un to convey the warmest words of gratitude to the entire people of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The Russian president said in a meeting with Kim Jong Un, “I am very pleased to have the opportunity to hold a separate meeting with you on the sidelines of today’s events.” He continued, “I am delighted that we have the opportunity to talk about our bilateral relations, in all dimensions and in all directions.” He added, “We participated in the celebrations organized by our Chinese friends. I want to point out that all the events were wonderful, just very good, on a high level.”
For his part, Kim Jong Un confirmed that “if there is anything we can do to assist Russia, we will certainly do so, and we will consider it a fraternal duty.” He pointed out that the relations between Moscow and Pyongyang are developing in all aspects following the signing of a treaty between the countries in June 2024.
After a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over military Japan and the end of World War II, Vladimir Putin and the head of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Kim Jong Un, took the same car to go for talks, according to the Kremlin.
Earlier, Putin and Kim Jong Un, along with other heads of state, participated in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese aggression and the victory in World War II. The leaders of Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea attended a military parade in Tiananmen Square and an official reception at the Great Hall of the People.
