Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kim Pledges Unconditional Support for Russia's Ukraine War
Kim Jong Un of North Korea has promised full support for Russia's war in Ukraine.
He met with a top Russian official to discuss strengthening their partnership.
The two countries have agreed on how to handle the Ukraine situation.
North Korea has already sent troops to fight alongside Russia, and they discussed rebuilding the Kursk region.
There are concerns that Russia might be helping North Korea with weapons and technology in return.
Both countries are looking to work together, showing their growing cooperation amid the conflict.
Kim Jong Un pledged unconditional support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
The meeting included discussions on solidifying the strategic partnership.
North Korea and Russia discussed rebuilding the Kursk region.
North Korea has sent troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine's border region.
There are concerns over Russia providing military and economic assistance to North Korea.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un and Sergei Shoigu
- What
- Kim Jong Un pledged unconditional support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Pyongyang
- Why
- To solidify strategic partnerships.
US and Allied Concerns
Russia and North Korea's Stance
Military and Economic Aid
US and Allied Concerns
The US and its allies believe Russia is providing military and economic assistance to North Korea in return for weapons, and also may transfer sophisticated technologies that help North Korea enhance its nuclear weapons program.
Russia and North Korea's Stance
Russia has not provided significant assistance to North Korea.
- Meeting Date
- Wednesday
- Meeting Location
- Pyongyang
- Key Figures
- Kim Jong Un, Sergei Shoigu
- North Korea's Stance
- Unconditional support for Russia's foreign policies, including Ukraine.
- Meeting Topics
- Discussed strategic partnership and rebuilding Kursk region.
- Troop Deployment
- 10,000-12,000 troops last fall, plus additional 3,000 this year (estimated)
