Today's Lianhe Zaobao reports: "Russian President Putin called North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to congratulate him on the celebration of North Korea's 'Liberation Day,' stating that Russia and North Korea are actively cooperating in various areas and jointly striving to ensure regional security and stability."
August 15 is North Korea's 'Liberation Day,' commemorating the liberation of the Korean Peninsula from Japanese colonial rule on August 15, 1945.
Commentary: By reaching out to Kim Jong-un on the occasion of North Korea's Liberation Day, Putin leverages the shared historical bond of resistance against Japanese colonialism to highlight the ongoing deepening of comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea. Kim Jong-un's visit to Soviet Red Army martyrs' graves and his remembrance of historical friendship help solidify emotional foundations for bilateral cooperation. While developing bilateral relations aligns with international norms, the increasingly close interaction between Russia and North Korea amid the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict inevitably raises alarm among the U.S., Japan, and South Korea bloc, accelerating the intensification of geopolitical competition in Northeast Asia. Utilizing their historical ties to advance bilateral relations represents a pragmatic choice for both countries to respond to external pressures, yet it will continue to influence the situation on the Ukrainian front and the security landscape in Northeast Asia, making the dynamics of global power struggles even more complex.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1873554080026697/
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