# Kim Jong Un: North Korea, Russia strengthening solidarity amid complex global situation

https://mins.news/en/item/58881

- TASS, 2026-09-15 07:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2187659

> North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian President Vladimir Putin that North Korea and Russia are deepening trust and solidarity amid what he called harsh historical storms. He reaffirmed Pyongyang’s resolve to expand cooperation with Moscow, expressed belief in Russia’s victory in its “sacred war” to defend security interests and international justice, and pledged steadfast support for the Russian people.

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