Strategic Pact Between Russia and North Korea Boosts Military Cooperation
Meeting occurred during a military parade commemorating Japan’s WWII surrender.
A 2024 pact obliges mutual military aid against aggression.
Kim pledged support to Russia as fraternal duty.
Putin thanked North Korean troops for aiding Ukraine’s Kursk region.
South Korea estimates 15,000 North Koreans aided Russia with 4,700 casualties.
Putin praised North Koreans’ courage and sacrifice.
Putin invited Kim to visit Russia, highlighting friendly relations.
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