The Russian president, Vladimir Putin, thanked on Monday, April 28, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the “feat” of North Korean combatants who fought for Russia against Ukrainian forces in the Russian region of Koursk on Monday, April 28 on Monday, April 28 that Moscow said, “said North Kursk Fighters.
“The Korean friends acted, guided by the feeling of solidarity, justice and real camaraderie,” said Vladimir Putin, in a statement published by the Kremlin. “We appreciate it a lot and we are sincerely personally grateful to Comrade Kim Jong (…) and the people of North Korea,” he said.
Last Saturday, the Russian army personnel, Valéri Guesssimov, had assured that Russia had completely resumed the Koursk region, where the Ukrainian forces had penetrated in August 2024, still occupying some pockets there.
In particular, the general had paid tribute to the “heroism” of the North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia, it was the first time that Moscow recognized their participation in the conflict.
Relationships that “continue to strengthen” in the future
North Korea also confirmed on Monday, breaking with his silence until then in this question, the presence of a contingent of his soldiers in Russia to participate “in the release operations of the Koursk areas” within the framework of the mutual defense agreement between the two countries. Ukraine, however, said the previous day that his forces were pursuing the fight in the Russian territory.
Vladimir Putin praised “heroism, the high level of special training and the dedication of Korean soldiers on Monday that” took an active part “in the fighting in the Koursk region and” defended our homeland. “
“The Russian people will never forget the feat of the combatants of the Korean Special Forces,” he said, telling themselves “convinced” that relations between Moscow and Pyongyang “will continue to strengthen themselves in a successful and dynamic way in all axes.”
Russia and North Korea signed in June 2024 a common strategic association agreement that establishes “mutual” military assistance in case of an attack on one of the two countries.
Source: BFM TV
