Putin Affirms Strategic Partnership with North Korea on Liberation Day
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a formal message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on August 15, 2026, marking North Korea's Liberation Day. Putin emphasized 'constructive joint work' and stated that bilateral ties have reached an 'unprecedentedly high level of comprehensive strategic partnership.' The statement reinforces the deepening military and diplomatic alliance between Moscow and Pyongyang amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Date: August 15, 2026
Location: Pyongyang, North Korea
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Sunday Guardian