North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine, the North’s state media reported Saturday. A Russian military delegation led by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation after Pyongyang’s decision to send thousands of troops to Russia last month.

North Korean leader Kim vows steadfast support for Russia in Ukraine during defence minister’s visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine, the North’s state media reported Saturday. A Russian military delegation led by Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday, amid growing international concern about the two countries’ expanding cooperation after Pyongyang’s decision to send thousands of troops to Russia last month.