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Posted 9/13/2023, 1:30:00 PM

Kim Jong Un Offers Putin Military Support Against Ukraine, Vows to Fight Imperialism Together

Kim Jong Un met with Vladimir Putin and offered North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Kim said they will fight "imperialism" together.
The leaders discussed potential military and technical cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Putin said he would help North Korea's space program.
The meeting comes as both countries are isolated and sanctioned. Russia needs ammunition, while North Korea needs food aid.
The US and South Korea have expressed concerns about North Korea supplying weapons to Russia, though it's unclear if deliveries occurred.
While in Russia, Kim oversaw missile tests by North Korea, worrying neighbors like South Korea and Japan.

euronews.com

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Posted 9/13/2023, 1:30:00 PM

Kim Jong Un Offers Putin Military Support Against Ukraine, Vows to Fight Imperialism Together

Kim Jong Un met with Vladimir Putin and offered North Korea's support for Russia's war in Ukraine. Kim said they will fight "imperialism" together.
The leaders discussed potential military and technical cooperation between Russia and North Korea. Putin said he would help North Korea's space program.
The meeting comes as both countries are isolated and sanctioned. Russia needs ammunition, while North Korea needs food aid.
The US and South Korea have expressed concerns about North Korea supplying weapons to Russia, though it's unclear if deliveries occurred.
While in Russia, Kim oversaw missile tests by North Korea, worrying neighbors like South Korea and Japan.

euronews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

North Korea’s Kim shows off banned missiles to Russian minister

9/5/2023

Kim Jong Un and Putin may meet. What do North Korea and Russia need from each other?

9/11/2023

Putin Seeks Weapons from North Korea to Aid Ukraine Invasion, But Unlikely to Shift War's Course

9/13/2023

Kim Pledges North Korea Support for Russia; Large Russian Warship Hit in Overnight Ukrainian Strike; China Confirms Vatican Envoy Visiting to Discuss Ukraine Conflict

9/13/2023

Putin and Kim Meet at Remote Spaceport, Raising Fears of Military Alliance

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's visit to Russia has raised concerns that he may provide military support to President Putin's war in Ukraine.

9/13/2023

Kim Jong Un Pledges Support to Putin at Summit, Raising Fears of North Korean Arms for Russia

9/14/2023

Russia Turns to North Korea for Ammunition and Aid as Ukraine War Drags On

The North Korea-Russia summit raises concerns that Kim Jong Un may supply much-needed ammunition to Moscow's war effort in Ukraine, potentially affecting the conflict's outcome.

9/15/2023

Kim and Putin Bond Over Missiles and Space as North Korea and Russia Seek Closer Ties Amid Shared Isolation

9/17/2023

Russian State TV Lauds North Korea as Model for Resisting West

Russia is promoting North Korea as an example of independence and a lifestyle that should be emulated, praising its ability to withstand Western pressure and maintain its values and economic system.

9/18/2023

Kim Jong Un Thanks Putin After Visiting Russia, Inspecting Weapons Amid Concerns of Cooperation with Ukraine War

9/19/2023

Kim Jong Un Returns from Russia Visit Aiming to Boost Ties and Weapons Capability Despite Warnings