North Korea Reaffirms Deeper Ties with Russia During Liberation Day Celebrations
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed a pledge to deepen relations with Russia on the country's liberation day, which marks independence from Japanese colonial rule. Kim and Putin met in Pyongyang in June to sign a pact for a comprehensive strategic partnership, which includes a mutual defense agreement.
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00:00North Korea has marked its liberation day this year by again vowing to deepen cooperation with Russia.
00:06State media reports that leader Kim Jong-un's latest pledge was in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's congratulatory message.
00:14Putin said the two countries have a historic bond that goes back to their shared fight against colonial Japan.
00:21Russia has sought to strengthen relations with North Korea as it continues its war in Ukraine.
00:26Kim and Putin signed a pact in June for a comprehensive strategic partnership, which includes a mutual defense agreement.