Putin says Russia, North Korea coordinating on regional security, KCNA reports
The messages and Kim’s visit underscore deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang that have drawn international concern over North Korea’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
August 15, 2026 03:08
SEOUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin told North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that Moscow and Pyongyang were cooperating across all areas and coordinating efforts to ensure regional security and stability, North Korean state media KCNA reported on Saturday.
Putin said in a message to Kim marking the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule that he was confident Russia and North Korea would continue “constructive joint work” on bilateral and international issues, KCNA said.
