North Korea and Russia Tighten Military Bonds: A Strategic Move

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian vice minister of defence Aleksey Krivoruchko discussed bolstering military cooperation to safeguard world peace and justice. Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to Kim. The meeting underscores the deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia amidst accusations of arms trade by Seoul and Washington, which the two nations deny.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Russian vice minister of defence Aleksey Krivoruchko to discuss the importance of strengthening military ties for safeguarding global peace and justice, according to the KCNA news agency on Friday.

During the meeting, Krivoruchko conveyed greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kim, who expressed his deep gratitude. The discussions highlighted the necessity of military cooperation to defend mutual security interests.

No further details were provided regarding Krivoruchko's delegation or the specific purpose of the visit. North Korea and Russia have intensified their military cooperation since a summit in Russia's Far East last year, including a treaty on strategic partnership signed in June.

The two countries have faced accusations from Seoul and Washington of engaging in arms trade to bolster Russia's military efforts in Ukraine, claims that both nations have denied.

(With inputs from agencies.)