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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Reaffirms Support for Russia in Ukraine Conflict

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's "unconditional support" for Russia in its efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine, according to state media reports. The meeting between Kim and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov comes as Moscow seeks to strengthen its diplomatic ties with the hermit kingdom and secure military assistance. The two leaders met in North Korea's eastern coastal city of Wonsan and signed a joint statement offering support to safeguard each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Key Takeaways:

  • North Korea's Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country's "unconditional support" for Russia in its efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine.
  • Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Wonsan, where they signed a joint statement offering support to safeguard each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
  • The two countries have signed a mutual defense treaty, which obliges them to provide military assistance to each other if either is attacked.
  • North Korea has deployed over 10,000 troops and arms to Russia to help with Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
  • North Korea has also supplied artillery ammunition to Russia, shipping about 12 million rounds as of Sunday.
  • The ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have soared to their historic best during the last two years, with North Korea agreeing to dispatch 6,000 military engineers and builders to Russia for reconstruction.
  • Kim Jong Un told Lavrov that the steps taken by the allies in response to globally evolving geopolitics will contribute greatly to securing peace and security around the world.

Statistics:

  • Over 10,000 North Korean troops and arms have been deployed to Russia to help with Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
  • North Korea has supplied about 12 million rounds of artillery ammunition to Russia.
  • The ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have soared during the last two years.
  • 6,000 North Korean military engineers and builders are set to be dispatched to Russia for reconstruction.

Sources:

  • KCNA, North Korea's state news agency
  • Tass news agency
  • South Korean defense ministry
  • Reuters
  • AFP

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