Reference News Network December 27 report: According to TASS, on December 27, the Korean Central News Agency reported that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year's message to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The message read: "Dear Comrade! I would like to extend the warmest and most sincere New Year's greetings to you, and through you, to the Russian government and the fraternal Russian people on behalf of the Government and people of North Korea."
The North Korean leader stated that the relationship between North Korea and Russia was further consolidated in 2025, becoming "the most sincere alliance, where the two peoples share hardships and joys together, and their absolutely solid and strong bond is more clearly etched into the pages of time and history."
Kim Jong-un emphasized that no one can destroy the relationship between North Korea and Russia or the unity of the two peoples. Justice, truth, victory, and glory will always accompany the Russian leader and the country. Finally, Kim Jong-un wished Putin "good health and great success in the important work of safeguarding the dignity and interests of Russia," and wished the Russian people happiness and prosperity.
Previously, Putin, in his message to Kim Jong-un, praised the brave conduct of North Korean soldiers in liberating the Kursk region and emphasized the unbreakable friendship between Russia and North Korea. He stated that the two countries will continue to consolidate their friendly and allied relations in various ways and promote constructive cooperation in regional and international affairs. (Translation by He Yingjun)
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