10.05.2025 22:33
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un emphasized that the move to send troops to Russia to fight against Ukraine is legitimate, stating, "I have ordered our army to cooperate with the Russian Armed Forces to eliminate the Ukrainian neo-Nazi invaders and liberate the Kursk region." Kim also mentioned that he would not hesitate to mobilize the North Korean army again in support of Russia.
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New details have emerged regarding North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's visit to the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang on May 9, Victory Day, which commemorates the defeat of Nazi Germany at the end of World War II. The official North Korean media published the full text of Kim's speech.
"I AM ENDLESSLY HONORED AND PROUD TO HAVE PRESIDENT PUTIN AS MY FRIEND AND COMRADE"
In his speech, Kim emphasized the deep ties between North Korea and Russia and expressed his satisfaction with the growing development of bilateral relations. Noting that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin on June 19, 2024, is a testament to the two countries' will to contribute to global peace and strategic stability, Kim stated, "I am endlessly honored and proud to have President Putin, an experienced leader of a great nation like Russia, as my friend and comrade, and of the alliance we have formed with Russia."
"THE WORLD IS WATCHING THE RISE OF MODERN NAZISM WITH CONCERN"
Kim stated that the military alliance between the two countries is experiencing its brightest period and will continue to develop, saying, "My meeting with my Russian friends on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day is proof of our unwavering and strong joint will to overcome the threat of neo-Nazism and contribute to world peace and the welfare of humanity." He noted that the world is watching the rapid rise of modern Nazism with great concern, stating, "The resurgence of Nazism, which sought to enslave humanity in the last century, is a serious issue regarding the future of humanity and is a threat that cannot be met with the slightest tolerance."
"I HAVE ORDERED OUR ARMY TO ELIMINATE UKRAINIAN NEO-NAZI INVADERS"
Kim argued that Russia's special operation against Ukraine assumes an important responsibility for ensuring world peace and security, stating, "I consider the adventurous military actions of enemy forces that recklessly violate the sovereignty and security of our brother country Russia as an invasion attempt against our state. Therefore, in accordance with the agreement signed between us, I have ordered our army to cooperate with the Russian Armed Forces to eliminate Ukrainian neo-Nazi invaders and liberate the Kursk region." Emphasizing that North Korean soldiers are fighting heroically, viewing Russian territory as their homeland, Kim stated, "All our soldiers participating in the Kursk Operation have proven the strength of the North Korea-Russia alliance with their blood."
KIM TO HIS CRITICS: THINK AGAIN
Referring to the Ukrainian army as "Kiev neo-Nazis," Kim defended North Korea's support for Russia as entirely legitimate. "Those who criticize our army's participation in the war should think again. The content of the agreement signed between the two countries was clear and not secret. If they had not committed this disgusting atrocity by invading Russian territory, they would not have had to fend for themselves against our army," Kim stated, adding, "Our participation in the war was a justified move and an exercise of our sovereign rights."
HE THREATENED THE U.S. AND ITS ALLIES
Kim emphasized that if they remain indifferent to Ukraine, it could embolden North Korea's own enemies, stating, "Ignoring the puppet Ukrainian forces launching military operations against the territory of a nuclear power could further embolden our enemies. At that time, the South Korean army, which is the chief lackey of the U.S., would also increase its reckless bravado." Stressing that defense support for Russia will continue, Kim warned, "If the U.S. and its Western puppets do not abandon their dangerous military invasion plans targeting our brother country Russia and launch a new attack, I will gladly and without hesitation order our army to be used to repel the enemy's armed invasion." He stated that he sees this as "a sacred duty," adding, "The Russian people will definitely win. Justice and victory will belong to Russia."
NORTH KOREA HAD SENT TROOPS TO RUSSIA
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Pyongyang last June to sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. Putin stated that the agreement also includes "mutual assistance in the event of an external attack against one of the parties." He added, "Russia does not overlook military-technical cooperation with North Korea under this signed agreement." Following these developments, it was revealed that North Korea had sent troops to Russia. It was reported that North Korean soldiers were fighting against Ukraine in Russia's Kursk region and suffered significant losses, while the Pyongyang administration officially confirmed the troop deployment for the first time on April 28. Finally, Kim's visit to the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang yesterday on the occasion of May 9, Victory Day, was interpreted as a sign of increasing cooperation between the two countries.
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