The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, showed strong backing for Russia’s attack on Ukraine when he met with a high-ranking Russian official in Pyongyang, according to reports from North Korean state media on Saturday.
The meeting between Kim and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu on Friday came after South Korean intelligence reported in late February that North Korea was likely sent troops to help Russia in its continuing conflict with Ukraine.
Russian and North Korean state media reported that the two officials talked about several topics, such as Moscow's discussions with the Trump administration and the security conditions on the Korean Peninsula.
Kim and Shoigu allegedly confirmed that both nations' leaderships were ready to "without condition" adhere to an agreement. major mutual defence treaty Which promises mutual support should either nation encounter an attack.
As reported by Pyongyang’s Korean Central News Agency, Kim stated that his administration would "steadfastly back Russia in its endeavor to safeguard its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and security interests."
Shoigu relayed a message from Russian President Vladimir Putin, who sent his regards to Kim and promised to pay "utmost attention" to carrying out the accords made during their recent meetings.
According to his televised remarks, he conveyed appreciation for North Korea’s "support of Russia’s stance on crucial geopolitical matters, notably concerning Ukraine."
Neither North Korea nor Russian media mentioned if any new accords were finalized as Shoigu left Pyongyang later on Friday.
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