While the cooperation between the two countries strengthened with North Korea’s recognition of the Luhansk and Donetsk republics occupied by Russia in the war against Ukraine, Putin said in a letter he sent to Kim Jong-un on the occasion of the Korean Liberation Day, “We believe that we will continue to expand our comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations with our joint efforts.” I’m sure,” he said.
“TOTALLY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF TWO COUNTRIES”
Here are Putin’s statements in the letter:
“Our countries keep the memories of the Red Army soldiers and Korean patriots who fought shoulder to shoulder for the liberation of Joseon. The glorious tradition of friendship and cooperation prepared in difficult times still constitutes a solid basis for the development of friendly relations between the Russian Federation and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. I am confident that we will continue to expand our comprehensive and constructive bilateral relations through our joint efforts. This is entirely in the interests of the people of the two countries and will contribute to strengthening the security and stability of the Korean peninsula and the Northeast Asian region as a whole.”
“I BELIEVE THAT RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KOREA AND RUSSIA WILL BE IMPROVED”
Kim Jong-un responded to Putin’s letter with the following words:
“The Red Army soldiers who fought for Joseon’s liberation showed a supreme example of internationalism, generously sacrificing their blood and lives. I believe that the friendly and collaborative relationship between Korea and Russia, rooted in comrade friendship and unity, will be strengthened and developed more strongly.”
NORTH KOREA KNOWED DONETSK AND LUHANSK
After Syria, North Korea became the country that recognized the independence of the Luhansk and Donetsk republics. Denis Pushilin, the leader of the Donetsk People’s Republic, thanked North Korea on his social media account.