Kim Jong Un Calls Russia's War 'Sacred,' Pledges 'Unwavering Support' to Putin

In a letter to Vladimir Putin replying to the Russian president's congratulations on North Korea's 78th founding anniversary, Kim Jong Un pledged his 'invariable support' for Russia and described Moscow's war against Ukraine as a 'sacred war for defending the security interests of the country and international justice.' The message, carried by state media KCNA, reaffirmed North Korea's alliance with Russia amid Ukrainian estimates that up to 50,000 additional North Korean troops could eventually be deployed alongside Russian forces.