Kim Jong Un told Russia’s Sergei Lavrov that North Korea “unconditionally supports” Moscow’s handling of the Ukraine war, according to KCNA.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged “unconditional support” for Russia in its efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, state media reported Sunday.
Kim made the statement during a meeting in Wonsan with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, who was on a three-day visit to deepen bilateral ties. Lavrov described the relationship as an “invincible fighting brotherhood.”
The meeting marked the second high-level dialogue between Moscow and Pyongyang this year, following last year’s mutual defence treaty obliging both nations to assist each other militarily if attacked.
“Kim Jong Un reaffirmed that the DPRK is ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership,” KCNA reported.
Lavrov delivered a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin and thanked Kim for reportedly deploying troops and ammunition to aid Russia’s war effort.
South Korean intelligence reported that North Korea has shipped around 12 million artillery shells to Russia and agreed to send 6,000 workers to help rebuild war-hit areas.