The leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, expressed "special thanks" to the country's troops that are deployed in Russia. The statement was made during celebrations of the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding.
The North Korean state agency KCNA reported that Kim Jong-un publicly endorsed the thanks directed at the country's military forces. North Korean military support to Russia has been the subject of international attention.
The commemorative event served as a stage for this display of support between the two countries. The presence of North Korean troops in Russia has been reported by various international sources in recent months.
The military relations between Pyongyang and Moscow have been intensifying, with North Korea providing troops and materials for the conflict. This episode marks another chapter in the cooperation between the two nations.
