North Korea's Kim Supports Russia at Memorial
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-26 21:30 UTC
- Sources: South China Morning Post
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged continued support for Russia, discussing international politics with Russia's defense minister. A Russian delegation attended a memorial ceremony honoring North Korean soldiers killed in the Kursk region.
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