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North Korean leader Kim tells Russia's Putin that alliance will grow
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on October 6, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
Quick Summary
Kim Jong Un affirms North Korea's growing alliance with Russia in a letter to Putin, emphasizing future cooperation and support for Russia's sovereignty.
Kim Jong Un Affirms Growing Alliance with Russia in Birthday Letter
Strengthening Ties Between North Korea and Russia
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the country's alliance with Russia would continue to develop, in a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulating him on his birthday with praises of his leadership.
Kim's Support for Russia's Sovereignty
"I do not doubt that the relations of alliance between the two countries will be invariably carried forward in the future, thanks to the warm friendly relations and close comradely ties between us," Kim said.
Future of the Alliance
Kim reaffirmed his support for Russia's "just struggle" for national sovereignty, apparently referring to its war with Ukraine, and vowed to remain faithful to the implementation of the treaty signed between the two leaders last year, in the letter carried by state news agency KCNA.
(Reporting by Jihoon Lee; Editing by Chris Reese)
Key Takeaways
- •Kim Jong Un sends a birthday letter to Putin.
- •North Korea-Russia alliance is set to grow.
- •Kim supports Russia's national sovereignty.
- •The alliance is tied to a treaty from last year.
- •Kim praises Putin's leadership.
Frequently Asked Questions about North Korean leader Kim tells Russia's Putin that alliance will grow
1What is national sovereignty?
National sovereignty refers to the authority of a state to govern itself, control its own territory, and make decisions free from external interference.
