# Putin, Medvedev congratulate North Korean leader on liberation anniversary

https://mins.news/en/item/22699

- TASS, 2026-08-15 02:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2173619

> North Korean leader Kim Jong Un received congratulatory messages from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese occupation. Putin said Moscow-Pyongyang ties had reached an unprecedented level of comprehensive strategic partnership, with cooperation across all areas to support regional stability and security.

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