Putin praises ‘comrade’ Kim Jong-un, desires nearer cooperation with North Korea

Simply earlier than his go to to North Korea, Russian President Putin confused that he’ll cooperate extra intently with North Korea within the fields of economic system and safety. He additionally recommended standing as much as his North Korean comrade Kim Jong-un in opposition to what he described as American financial strain, blackmail and threats.

“Russia has at all times supported the Democratic Folks’s Republic of Korea and the courageous Korean individuals in resisting the treacherous, harmful and aggressive enemy and can at all times achieve this,” Putin wrote in an article. within the North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun.

In response to Putin, the 2 international locations will collectively oppose the “unlawful and unilateral sanctions” imposed by the US and Western international locations, and thus develop fee and commerce programs “that aren’t managed by the West.”

Later right this moment, Putin will set foot within the neighboring Asian nation for the primary time in 24 years. The go to is anticipated to deal with nearer army cooperation, partly associated to Russia’s conflict in opposition to Ukraine.

A Russian authorities official stated earlier than the go to that the strategic partnership between the 2 international locations can be reaffirmed. The Russian delegation additionally consists of the Minister of Defence. It has appeared for weeks that Putin wish to get extra weapons and ammunition from North Korea for the conflict in opposition to Ukraine.

There may be sturdy suspicion that Kim has provided Russia with weapons and ammunition previously. In response to the USA and Ukraine, they’re additionally put to make use of on the battlefield. The White Home says it’s involved in regards to the rising relationship between Russia and North Korea.