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See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
N. Korean Leader Holds Phone Conversation with Russian President
Nada Mustafa North Korean Leader, Kim Jong Un, held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, on August 12. They exchanged greetings with each other and had a conversation in a warm comradely atmosphere. Kim Jong Un expressed heartfelt thanks to his most esteemed Vladimir Putin for warmly congratulating all the people of the DPRK on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation. He said that all the Korean people greeting the 80th anniversary of their country's liberation will recollect with reverence the heroic feats performed by the officers and men of the Red Army 80 years ago as a genuine example of true internationalism and pay a high tribute to the fallen fighters of the Soviet army who sacrificed themselves for Korea's liberation. The heads of state of the two countries highly appreciated the further development of relations of cooperation in all fields in accordance with the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership concluded between the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Russian Federation, confirming their will to strengthen cooperation in the future. The Russian president spoke highly once again of the support provided by the DPRK and the bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit displayed by the service personnel of the Korean People's Army in liberating Kursk, part of the Russian territory. Expressing his heartfelt thanks to Putin for his high appreciation of the DPRK and its soldiers, Kim Jong Un expressed firm conviction that the DPRK will always remain faithful to the spirit of the DPRK-Russia treaty and fully support in the future, too, all the measures to be taken by the Russian leadership. The heads of state of the two countries exchanged their views on the issues of mutual concern. Kim Jong Un and Putin agreed to keep closer contact in the future. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid Videos & Features Story behind Trending Jessica Radcliffe Death Video News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters Arts & Culture "Jurassic World Rebirth" Gets Streaming Date News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Business Egyptian Pound Undervalued by 30%, Says Goldman Sachs Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt News The Jessica Radcliffe Orca Attack? 100% Fake and AI-Generated
NDTV
a day ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Putin Briefs Kim Jong Un In Phone Call Before Alaska Summit With Trump
Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to brief him on the war in Ukraine ahead of the Russian president's planned summit with President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call on Tuesday, Putin thanked Kim for supporting his war on Ukraine as the two leaders "exchanged views on the issues of mutual concern," North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said. The Kremlin had earlier said Putin shared information with Kim "in the context of the upcoming talks" with Trump. "Kim Jong Un expressed firm conviction that the DPRK would always remain faithful to the spirit of the DPRK-Russia treaty and fully support all measures to be taken by the Russian leadership in the future," KCNA said, referring to a mutual defense pact the two leaders signed last year. DPRK stands for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The phone conversation, which was held in a "warm comradely atmosphere," according to North Korea, took place just three days before Putin and Trump are set to meet in Alaska as part of the latest US effort to negotiate a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year. Putin has demanded that Ukraine cede the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, territory that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said is non-negotiable. Trump has suggested he's on board with the idea of Russia and Ukraine swapping some territory. The latest call follows Putin's phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday during which Xi said he was glad to see the US and Russia talking. Putin also spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week. Kim has emerged as a key ally of Putin and his war in Ukraine, helping boost Moscow's fighting presence on the ground while raising concerns about North Korea's ability to strengthen its military and sustain its regime with Russian backing. When Putin visited Pyongyang in June 2024 - his first trip to North Korea in 24 years - the two leaders revived a Cold War-era agreement to provide immediate military assistance if either country is attacked. Putin also invited Kim to visit Moscow. Kim and Putin agreed to further enhance their partnership and "make closer contact in the future," KCNA said.
Mint
a day ago
- Politics
- Mint
Putin holds conversation with North Korea's Kim Jong Un in ‘warm comradely atmosphere' ahead of Trump's meet
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have pledged to deepen their cooperation, according to Pyongyang's state media on Wednesday, just days before Putin's scheduled summit with Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call on Tuesday, Putin thanked Kim for supporting his war on Ukraine as the two leaders 'exchanged views on the issues of mutual concern,' North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency said. The Kremlin had earlier said Putin shared information with Kim 'in the context of the upcoming talks' with Trump. 'Kim Jong Un expressed firm conviction that the DPRK would always remain faithful to the spirit of the DPRK-Russia treaty and fully support all measures to be taken by the Russian leadership in the future,' KCNA said, referring to a mutual defence pact the two leaders signed last year. DPRK stands for the North's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The phone conversation, which was held in a 'warm comradely atmosphere,' according to North Korea, took place just three days before Putin and Trump are set to meet in Alaska as part of the latest US effort to negotiate a ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict, now in its fourth year. Russia and North Korea have strengthened their relationship in recent years, with Pyongyang providing both troops and weaponry to support Russia's military campaign in Ukraine. The two nations formalised their growing alliance by signing a mutual defence agreement during Putin's visit to North Korea last year. In April, North Korea officially acknowledged for the first time that it had sent a group of soldiers to fight alongside Russian forces on the Ukrainian front lines. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to lay the groundwork for Friday's summit between their respective presidents, while cautioning that the meeting is unlikely to yield a breakthrough in the Ukraine war. 'Both sides confirmed their commitment to ensure a successful event,' State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said in a statement. Bruce didn't elaborate on the contents of the call. Putin has demanded that Ukraine give up the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, an idea that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected. Trump has suggested he's on board with the idea of Russia and Ukraine swapping some territory. Trump said he would again pressure Putin on Friday to end the war and that it was important for the Russian leader to meet with Zelensky, Bloomberg reported. 'The president is agreeing to this meeting at the request of President Putin,' White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday. 'And the goal of this meeting for the president is to walk away with a better understanding of how we can end this war.' (With inputs from agencies)
Korea Herald
a day ago
- Politics
- Korea Herald
N. Korea's Kim voices 'full support' for Russia in phone talks with Putin ahead of Alaska summit
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his "full support" for Russia during his phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Pyongyang's state media reported Wednesday, ahead of an upcoming summit between US President Donald Trump and Putin in Alaska. Kim and Putin held phone talks the previous day, the Korean Central News Agency reported, marking the first time that the North has reported on its leader's phone conversation with a foreign leader. The phone talks came as Putin and Trump are set to hold a summit in Alaska on Friday to discuss efforts to halt Moscow's war with Ukraine. Kim "expressed firm conviction that the DPRK would always remain faithful to the spirit of the DPRK-Russia treaty and fully support all measures to be taken by the Russian leadership in the future," the KCNA said, referring to a mutual defense treaty signed between the two nations in June last year. DPRK is the acronym of North Korea's full name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. On North Korea's troop deployment for Russia's war with Ukraine, Putin highly appreciated the "bravery, heroism and self-sacrificing spirit displayed by service personnel of the Korean People's Army in liberating Kursk, a part of Russian territory," according to the KCNA. Russia's TASS news agency earlier reported that Putin briefed Kim on his upcoming meeting with Trump during their phone talks. But the KCNA did not report on such details. The KCNA said Putin congratulated North Korea on its upcoming 80th anniversary of liberation on Aug. 15, which marks Korea's liberation from Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule. It added that Kim and Putin reaffirmed their will to strengthen cooperation and agreed to "make closer contact in the future." The leaders of the North and Russia signed a mutual defense treaty in June last year in Pyongyang, which calls for providing military assistance "without delay" if either side comes under attack. North Korea has sent troops and weapons to Russia to support Moscow's war efforts. Russia's media reported the North will send 5,000 military construction workers and 1,000 sappers to Kursk to support reconstruction efforts. (Yonhap)
Arab Times
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Top DPRK leader meets visiting Russian FM: KCNA
PYONGYANG, July 13, (Xinhua): The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) met on Saturday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his visit to the country to take part in the second strategic dialogue between the foreign ministers of the two countries, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday. During the talks between Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the DPRK, and Lavrov, the two sides "widely exchanged the opinions of the leaderships of the two countries on a series of important matters for faithfully implementing the agreements made at the historic DPRK-Russia summit talks in June 2024," the report said. The two countries share the same views on all strategic issues in conformity with the level of alliance, and it shows the high strategic level established between the two countries, Kim said. The DPRK leader reaffirmed that his country is "ready to unconditionally support and encourage all the measures taken by the Russian leadership as regards the tackling of the root cause of the Ukrainian crisis in keeping with the spirit of the inter-state treaty between the DPRK and Russia in the future," he was quoted as saying. Kim expressed his conviction that "the coordinated and harmonious diplomatic stands of the two countries to take initiative and proactive attitude towards the radically changing international geopolitical situation would make a positive contribution to ensuring peace and security in the region and the rest of the world." During the talks, Lavrov expressed his willingness to "further strengthen the strategic and tactical cooperation and intensify concerted action" between the two countries in the international arena, the report added.
