Kim Jong Un Declares Unbreakable Military Alliance with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

Oct 24, 2025 06:35 am CST

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has affirmed that military ties with Russia will "advance non-stop" during a ceremony honoring North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. This deepening alliance, formalized through a mutual defense pact with Vladimir Putin, has resulted in over 10,000 North Korean troops supporting Russia's war efforts, highlighting growing geopolitical tensions as US President Trump prepares to visit South Korea.