Kim Jong-un has assured Russia of his support in the Ukrainian conflict, seeing Moscow's victory as inevitable.

In a meeting with Sergei Lavrov, Kim Jong-un expressed North Korea's support for Russia in the war in Ukraine, describing it as a sure victory. The two countries, which have signed a mutual defense pact, work closely together, with North Korea offering Russia military resources. Lavrov emphasized his desire to maintain direct contact with Kim, while both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fight external influences in the region.