Vladimir Putin congratulates Kim Jong Un on his reelection as head of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea and reaffirms the commitment to strengthening the bilateral strategic partnership.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un on Monday, following his reelection as head of the State Affairs Commission of North Korea. Putin emphasized the importance of strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and North Korea, highlighting Kim's personal contribution to enhancing the ties between the two countries. Bilateral relations have been strengthened by a mutual defense agreement signed in 2024, and North Korea has supported Russia in the conflict in Ukraine by providing troops for the defense of the Kursk region. In return, Russia offers financial aid, military technologies, and food and energy resources to North Korea. Kim Jong Un had previously promised to unconditionally support Putin's policies, thus reflecting a close cooperation between the two regimes.