Archive · 15 Aug 2026
Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating on regional security
The leader of Russia, Vladimir Putin, sent a message to the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un.
Putin said their two countries are working together closely.
He said they are helping each other keep the region safe and stable.
The message was sent on a special day for Korea.
That day celebrates when Korea was freed from Japanese rule long ago.
North Korea's government news agency reported what Putin said.
Putin said he believes Russia and North Korea will keep working together.
He said they will cooperate on important problems between their countries and in the world.
The news came on a Saturday in August.
Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Moscow and Pyongyang are actively cooperating across all areas.
Putin said the two countries are coordinating efforts to ensure regional security and stability.
The message was sent to mark the anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
North Korean state media KCNA reported Putin's message on Saturday.
Putin expressed confidence in continued 'constructive joint work' on urgent bilateral and international issues.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
- What
- Putin told Kim that Russia and North Korea are cooperating across all areas and coordinating on regional security and stability
- When
- Reported on Saturday, August 15
- Where
- Reported by North Korean state media KCNA, with the article datelined from Seoul
- Why
- The message marked the anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule
- Sender
- Vladimir Putin, Russian President
- Recipient
- Kim Jong Un, North Korean leader
- Reporting Agency
- KCNA (North Korean state media)
- Date Reported
- Saturday, August 15
- Occasion
- Anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule
- Key Message
- Active cooperation across all areas and coordination for regional security and stability