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title: "Kim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Cooperation with Russia"
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published: "2026-09-15T16:05:29.780Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-15T15:01:40.000Z"
updated: "2026-09-15T16:05:29.780Z"
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hype_score: 41
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# Kim Jong Un Pledges Deeper Cooperation with Russia

*North Korean leader sends message to Vladimir Putin reaffirming support for Ukraine war.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to KCNA and Reuters, with two full reports and multiple digests.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most reports are digests, limiting the ability to assess original reporting craft.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use strong adjectives like 'unchangeable', 'unwavering', and 'sacred war'.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin pledging to expand and deepen cooperation between the two countries.
- Kim Jong Un expressed confidence in Russia's victory in the war in Ukraine and promised his "unwavering support" to Putin and the Russian people.
- The message comes amid deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, including a defense agreement signed in 2024.
- Kim Jong Un also sent a similar message to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message sent to President Vladimir Putin. The message, which responded to Putin's congratulations on North Korea's 78th founding anniversary, also expressed Kim's confidence in Russia's victory in the war in Ukraine. He promised his "unwavering support" to Putin and the Russian people.

This exchange occurs as North Korea and Russia have significantly strengthened their ties. A defense agreement was signed between the two nations in 2024, and North Korea has reportedly sent forces to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine. Kim Jong Un also sent a comparable message to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

## Disagreement on the nature of the war

While Kim Jong Un expressed confidence in Russia's victory, the characterisation of the conflict varied. Dnevni list Danas reported Kim referred to it as a "holy war for the defence of the country's security interests and international justice." La Opinion, The Independent, and The Independent (US) reported Kim referred to it as a "sacred war." Lindependant.fr and Publico also used the term "sacred war." Hot News reported Kim referred to it as "his holy war against Ukraine." News-pravda.com stated Kim promised Russia "victory" in the war. 1news.com.ua reported Kim expressed support for Putin and promised Russia "victory" in the war. Censor.net reported Kim expressed confidence in Moscow's "victory" in the war against Ukraine. Topwar.ru stated Pyongyang is confident of Russia's victory in the conflict in Ukraine. Magyar Nemzet reported Kim Jong Un is confident in Moscow's victory. Expressodasilhas.cv and Observador reported Kim promised support to Russia in a "sacred war." Digi 24 reported that North Korea could send a new wave of troops to Russia after thousands of previously deployed soldiers were killed or injured. Gazeta reported that North Korea is preparing to send another wave of its troops to aid the Russian army.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mention the defence agreement signed in 2024. None of the centre-rated reports mention the defence agreement signed in 2024. None of the right-rated reports mention the defence agreement signed in 2024.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 37 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 35% (13)
- Centre: 24% (9)
- Right: 41% (15)

58 of 95 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-15T17:30:28.618153+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 8 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-15T18:15:27.172Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Eight left-rated reports focused on Kim Jong Un's pledge of "unwavering support" for Russia and Vladimir Putin. Several reports, including The Independent and The Independent (US), highlighted Kim's description of the war in Ukraine as a "sacred war." TeleSUR noted the reinforcement of historical ties between North Korea and Russia, stating both countries aim to "protect justice and peace together." IndexHR reported Kim's intention to "expand and deepen" cooperation with Russia. HotNews.ro quoted Kim's promise of "unswerving support" to his "dear friend" Vladimir Putin. Censor.net reported Kim promised to expand DPRK cooperation with Russia and expressed confidence in Moscow's "victory" in the war against Ukraine. La Opinion reported Kim promised his "unchangeable support" to Vladimir Putin, with the missive coming amid speculation about sending more North Korean troops to Russia.

### Centre

- Five centre-rated reports highlighted Kim Jong Un's pledge to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia. NK News noted Kim's vow of firm support for Russia's "sacred" Ukraine war ahead of Russia's parliamentary election. 15min.lt reported Kim wrote a letter to Putin promising to "expand and deepen" cooperation. Lindependant.fr reported Kim reaffirmed his support for Russia in its "sacred war" against Ukraine, noting this rapprochement is materialised in defence agreements. Hola News reported Kim promised to expand ties with Russia amid alerts from Kiev about more North Korean troops. Digi 24 reported on why Kim Jong Un might send a new wave of soldiers to fight against Ukraine and what North Korea receives from Russia.

### Right

- Seven right-rated reports focused on Kim Jong Un's vow of "invariable support" for Russia and Vladimir Putin. Anadolu Ajansı reported Kim stated Pyongyang is determined to deepen the alliance and expressed confidence in Moscow's victory. Globo reported Kim promised "unshakable support" to Putin and classified the war against Ukraine. Sapo reported Kim promised "inabalable" support to Russia in the war, mentioning a 2024 defense agreement and North Korean soldiers' participation in the war. Observador reported North Korea promised "unshakable" support to Russia in a "sacred war" against Ukraine, also mentioning the 2024 defense agreement and North Korean soldiers' participation. Topwar.ru reported Kim Jong-UN is confident of Russia's victory and will continue to support Moscow and the "brotherly Russian people." News-pravda.com reported Kim Jong-un pledged unwavering support for Russia and reaffirmed Pyongyang's commitment to further deepening ties. Mehr News Agency reported the North Korean leader emphasized the continuation of bilateral cooperation with Russia.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 2
- mixed: 9
- high: 23
- unknown: 60
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [La Opinion](https://laopinion.com/2026/09/15/kim-promete-en-una-carta-su-apoyo-inalterable-a-putin) — Kim Jong-UN Promises in a Letter His "Unchangeable Support" to Vladimir Putin
- [turkiyegazetesi.com.tr](https://turkiyegazetesi.com.tr/dunya/kim-jong-undan-putine-dikkat-ceken-mesaj-sarsilmaz-destek-sozu-verdi-1816162) — Kim Jong-UN Sends a Noteworthy Message to Putin: He Pledged 'Unwavering Support'.
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/russia-north-korea-putin-ukraine-war-b3050437.html) — Kim Jong Un says he will continue to back Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/asia/east-asia/russia-north-korea-putin-ukraine-war-b3050437.html) — Kim Jong Un says he will continue to back Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine
- [teleSUR](https://telesurtv.net/corea-norte-rusia-refuerzas-vinculos-historicos) — North Korea and Russia Reinforce Historical Ties
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/batiyi-cildirtacak-baglilik-mesaji-kuzey-koreden-rusyaya-tam-destek/haber-1698536) — A Message of "Allegiance" that Will Infuriate the West! Full Support From North Korea to Russia.
- [Aydınlık](https://aydinlik.com.tr/haber/kim-jong-un-putine-mesajinda-rusyaya-sarsilmaz-destek-sozu-verdi-590232) — Kim Jong-UN Pledges “Unwavering Support” to Russia in Message to Putin
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/north-korean-leader-kim-vows-invariable-support-for-russia-in-message-to-putin/4057702) — North Korean Leader Kim Vows ‘Invariable Support’ for Russia in Message to Putin
- [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/15/em-carta-kim-jong-un-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-putin.ghtml) — In a Letter, Kim Jong-UN Promises 'Unshakable Support' to Putin
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/kim-jongun-poslao-poruku-putinu-cvrsto-stojimo-uz-vas-u-svetom-ratu-protiv-ukrajine/2834630.aspx) — Kim Jong-UN Sends Message to Putin: We Stand Firmly with You in Holy War Against Ukraine
- [expressodasilhas.cv](https://expressodasilhas.cv/mundo/2026/09/15/coreia-do-norte-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-russia-em-guerra-sagrada/104625) — North Korea Promises "Unshakable" Support to Russia in "Sacred War"
- [1news.com.ua](https://1news.com.ua/svit/kim-chen-yn-vyslovyv-pidtrymku-putinu-lider-kndr-poobitsyav-rosiyi-peremogu-u-vijni.html) — Kim Jong UN Expressed Support for Putin: DPRK Leader Promised Russia “Victory” in the War
- [Publico](https://publico.pt/2026/09/15/mundo/noticia/coreia-norte-promete-apoio-inabalavel-russia-guerra-sagrada-ucrania-2188064) — North Korea Promises Unshakable Support to Russia in Sacred War Against Ukraine
- [Magyar Nemzet](https://magyarnemzet.hu/kulfold/2026/09/kim-dzsongun-putyinnak-uzent) — Kim Jong UN Sends Message to Putin, Confident in Moscow's Victory
- [Gazeta](https://wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/polityka/7,198013,33024054,kwitnace-relacje-rosji-i-korei-polnocnej-nowa-fala-zolnierzy.html) — Russia-North Korea Relations Are Flourishing. Kim Jong UN's New Wave of Troops in War with Ukraine
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/international/kim-jong-un-ii-promite-lui-putin-sprijin-total-si-neclintit-phenianul-sustine-ca-rusia-duce-un-razboi-sfant-in-ucraina-desi-tara-atacata-e-profund-ortodoxa-21007915) — Kim Jong UN Promises Putin "Total and Uncompromising" Support. Phenian Claims that Russia Is Leading a "Holy War" in Ukraine, Although the Country Under Attack Is Deeply Orthodox
- [Reporter.gr](https://reporter.gr/diethnh/diethneis-eidhseis/685434-voreia-korea-o-kim-giongk-oun-desmeyetai-na-epekteinei-kai-na-emvathynei-ti-synergasia-me-ti-rosia) — North Korea: Kim Jong UN Pledges to "Expand and Deepen" Cooperation with Russia
- [reader.gr](https://reader.gr/kosmos/boreia-korea-ananeonei-toy-orkoys-toy-pros-poytin-o-kim-akloniti-kai-statheri-i-ypostirixi-mas/661465) — North Korea: Kim Renews His "Vows" to Putin - "Our Support Is Unwavering and Steadfast"
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/kim-jong-un-diz-que-vai-aprofundar-lacos-com-a-russia-em-mensagem-a-putin) — Kim Jong-UN Says He Will Deepen Ties with Russia in Message to Putin
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/15/o-kim-yposchetai-ston-poutin-tin-akloniti-kai-statheri-ypostirixi-sti-rosia) — Kim Promises Putin "Unwavering and Steadfast Support" for Russia - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/svet/rusija-severna-koreja-kim-dzon-un-cestitka) — Kim Jong UN Responded to the Congratulations From the Kremlin, Promised to Expand Cooperation: "Support for Putin and the Russian People"
- [15min.lt](https://15min.lt/naujiena/aktualu/pasaulis/kim-jong-unas-parase-laiska-vladimirui-putinui-57-2763920) — Kim Jong UN Wrote a Letter to Vladimir Putin
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/o-kim-yposxetai-ston-poutin-tin-akloniti-kai-statheri-ypostiriksi-sti-rosia) — Kim Promises Putin 'Unwavering and Steadfast Support' for Russia
- [lindependant.fr](https://lindependant.fr/2026/09/15/guerre-en-ukraine-pour-defendre-la-justice-internationale-kim-jong-un-salue-la-guerre-sacree-menee-par-les-russes-dans-une-lettre-a-vladimir-poutine-13551881.php) — War in Ukraine: "To Defend International justice"... Kim Jong A Greeting "the Sacred War" Led by the Russians in a Letter to Vladimir Putin
- [Correio da Manhã](https://cmjornal.pt/mundo/detalhe/coreia-do-norte-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-russia-em-guerra-sagrada-contra-a-ucrania) — North Korea Promises "Unshakable" Support to Russia in "Sacred War" Against Ukraine
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/kim-promete-ampliar-sus-lazos-con-rusia-ante-la-alerta-de-kiev-por-mas-tropas-norcoreanas) — Kim Promises to Expand Ties with Russia on Kiev's Alert by More North Korean Troops
- [Sapo](https://sapo.pt/artigo/kim-jong-un-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-russia-na-guerra-6aa8e5345ab042010d5194b1) — Kim Jong UN Promises "Inabalable" Support to Russia in the War
- [Hot News](https://hotnews.ro/liderul-care-ii-promite-sprijin-neclintit-dragului-prieten-vladimir-putin-2349213) — The Leader Who Promises Unswerving Support to "Dear Friend" Vladimir Putin - HotNews.ro
- [dhnet.be](https://dhnet.be/actu/monde/2026/09/15/mon-cher-ami-la-declaration-de-kim-jong-un-a-poutine-7R373GDQCVBXZKSTNMWRODPBVI) — "My Dear Friend": Kim Jong One's Statement to Putin
- [Pantau.com](https://pantau.com/geopolitik/366536/kim-jong-un-tegaskan-dukungan-kepada-putin-dan-nyatakan-keyakinan-atas-kemenangan-rusia) — Kim Jong UN Affirms Support for Putin and Expresses Confidence in Russia's Victory
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/liveblogs/coreia-do-norte-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-russia-em-guerra-sagrada-contra-a-ucrania) — Live/North Korea Promises "Unshakable" Support to Russia in "Sacred War" Against Ukraine
- [anlatilaninotesi.com.tr](https://anlatilaninotesi.com.tr/20260915/kuzey-kore-lideri-kimden-rusyaya-sarsilmaz-destek-mesaji-1108767642.html) — North Korean Leader Kim Sends Message of 'Unwavering Support' to Russia.
- [RTVI](https://rtvi.com/news/kim-chen-yn-poobeshhal-putinu-pobedu-i-slavu-v-otvet-na-pozdravlenie) — Kim Jong Eun Promised Putin Victory and Glory in Response to His Congratulations.
- [Noticias ao Minuto](https://noticiasaominuto.com/mundo/3051450/coreia-do-norte-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-russia-em-guerra-sagrada) — North Korea Promises "Unshakable" Support to Russia in "Sacred War"
- [Aktuality.sk](https://aktuality.sk/clanok/MNlVTd9/kim-cong-un-prislubil-rusku-podporu-kldr-chce-prehlbit-vztahy-s-moskvou) — Kim Jong-UN Pledged Continued Support for Moscow. Expanding Cooperation with Russia
- [Mehr News Agency](https://mehrnews.com/news/6947461/%D8%AA%D8%A7%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%AF-%DA%A9%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%B4%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%84%DB%8C-%D8%A8%D8%B1-%DA%AF%D8%B3%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%B4-%D9%87%D9%85%DA%A9%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C-%D9%87%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%B4%D8%AA%D8%B1%DA%A9-%D8%A8%D8%A7-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B3%DB%8C%D9%87) — North Korea Emphasizes Expanding Joint Cooperation with Russia
- [topwar.ru](https://topwar.ru/289745-kim-chen-yn-uveren-v-pobede-rossii-poobeschav-dalnejshuju-podderzhku-moskvy.html) — Kim Jong-UN Is Confident of Russia's Victory, Confirming Moscow's Continued Support.
- [ATN](https://ariananews.af/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-expand-ties-with-russia-backs-victory-in-sacred-war) — North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'
- [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/nha-lanh-dao-trieu-tien-kim-jong-un-cam-ket-kien-dinh-ung-ho-nga-post1136237.vnp) — North Korean Leader Kim Jong UN Pledged "Steadfast Support" for Russia.
- [Aktual24](https://aktual24.ro/kim-jong-un-isi-reafirma-sprijinul-pentru-razboiul-sacru-al-rusiei-in-ucraina-si-promite-aprofundarea-cooperarii-cu-vladimir-putin) — Kim Jong UN Reaffirms Support for Russia's "Sacred War in Ukraine" and Promises to Deepen Cooperation with Vladimir Putin
- [NK News](https://nknews.org/?p=979613) — Kim Jong Un vows firm support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war before election
- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/kim-jong-un-ii-promite-sprijin-total-lui-putin-liderul-nord-coreean-vorbeste-despre-razboiul-sfant-din-ucraina.html) — Kim Jong UN Promises Putin Full Support. North Korean Leader Talks About "Holy War in Ukraine
- [topky.sk](https://topky.sk/cl/11/9493869/Kim-Cong-un-prislubil-podporu-pre-Rusko-a-prehlbovanie-vztahov-s-Moskvou) — Kim Jong-UN Vows Support for Russia and Deepening Relations with Moscow
- [Digi 24](https://digi24.ro/stiri/externe/mapamond/de-ce-ar-putea-kim-jong-un-sa-trimita-un-nou-val-de-soldati-sa-lupte-impotriva-ucrainei-ce-primeste-coreea-de-nord-de-la-rusia-3947101) — Why Could Kim Jong One Send a New Wave of Soldiers to Fight Against Ukraine. What North Korea Receives From Russia
- [censor.net](https://censor.net/ua/news/4023453/kim-chen-yn-zayavyv-pro-rozshyrennya-spivpratsi-kndr-iz-rosiyeyu) — Kim Jong-UN Promised Putin to Expand DPRK Cooperation with Russia
- [i-cable.com](https://i-cable.com/%E6%96%B0%E8%81%9E%E8%B3%87%E8%A8%8A/504128/%E9%87%91%E6%AD%A3%E6%81%A9%E5%9B%9E%E9%9B%BB%E6%84%9F%E8%AC%9D%E6%99%AE%E4%BA%AC%E7%A5%9D%E8%B3%80%E5%8C%97%E9%9F%93%E5%9C%8B%E6%85%B6-%E8%A1%A8%E6%98%8E%E5%85%A8%E9%9D%A2%E6%8B%93%E5%B1%95) — Kim Jong UN Returns Phone Call to Thank Putin for Congratulating North Korea on Its National Day, Indicating a Commitment to Comprehensively Expanding and Deepening Bilateral Cooperation
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/international/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-deepen-ties-with-russia-in-reply-to-putin-2141125) — North Korea's Kim vows to deepen ties with Russia in reply to Putin
- [Actualno.com](https://actualno.com/asia/kim-chen-un-okurajava-putin-nepremenno-shte-pobedish-ukrajna-news_2639390.html) — Kim Jong-UN Encourages Putin: You Will Definitely Defeat Ukraine
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/russia/2026/09/15/2591954.html) — Kim Jong-un pledges unwavering support for Russia
- [thairath.co.th](https://thairath.co.th/news/foreign/2959672) — Kim Jong UN Reiterated His Commitment to Strengthening Ties with Russia, Continuing Cooperation in All Areas, and Expressing Support for the War in Ukraine.
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/news/world/kim-jong-un-vows-to-expand-and-deepen-ties-with-russia/article71466573.ece) — Kim Jong Un vows to expand and deepen ties with Russia
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96302300-kim-cong-un-poslal-putinovi-list-prislubil-podporu-pre-rusko-a-prehlbovanie-vztahov-s-moskvou) — Kim Jong-UN Sent a Letter to Putin, Pledging Support for Russia and Deepening Relations with Moscow
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Akhbar-Al-Alm/2782550) — Kim's Window Pledges Putin "Unshakeable Support" to Russia.
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/14/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-deepen-ties-with-russia-in-reply-to-putin) — North Korea’s Kim vows to deepen ties with Russia in reply to Putin
- [ГОЛОВНА](https://glavcom.ua/world/world-politics/kim-chen-in-zajaviv-pro-peremohu-rosiji-u-vijni-proti-ukrajini-1142930.html) — Kim Jong UN Declares Russia's' Victory 'in War Against Ukraine
- [cedarnews.net](https://cedarnews.net/francais/984468/invasion-lukraine-kim-jong-reitere-son) — Ukraine's Invasion - Kim Jong One Reiterates Its Support for Russia's "Sacred War" in Ukraine
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/kim-chen-yn-napravil-putinu-otvetnuyu-telegrammu-po-sluchayu-godovschiny-kndr) — Kim Jong-UN Sent Putin Back a Telegram on the Anniversary of the DPRK
- [fakti.bg](https://fakti.bg/world/1080955-kim-chen-un-kndr-i-rusia-ukrepvat-sauza-si) — Kim Jong-UN: DPRK and Russia Are Strengthening Their Alliance
- [AlKhaleej Today](https://alkhaleejtoday.co/international/5864984/Kim-Jong-Un-vows-unwavering-support-for-Putin-calls-Russia%E2%80%99s-Ukraine-war-sacred.html) — Kim Jong UN Vows Unwavering Support for Putin, Calls Russia¶s Ukraine War Sacred
- [한겨레](https://hani.co.kr/arti/politics/politics_general/1277860.html) — Kim Jong UN Responds to Putin’s September 9th Message: “A New Chapter in the History of the Great North Korea-Russia Alliance”
- [Malay Mail](https://malaymail.com/news/world/2026/09/15/kim-jong-un-vows-unwavering-support-for-putin-calls-russias-ukraine-war-sacred/235241) — Kim Jong Un vows unwavering support for Putin, calls Russia’s Ukraine war sacred
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/8996c00e5a4d8b38) — N. Korea's Kim pledges to strengthen ties with Russia
- [EL NACIONAL](https://elnacional.com/2026/09/kim-jong-un-promete-su-apoyo-inalterable-a-vladimir-putin-en-la-guerra-contra-ucrania) — Kim Jong-UN Promises His "Unchangeable Support" to Vladimir Putin in the War Against Ukraine
- [UNN](https://unn.ua/news/kim-chen-yn-poobitsiav-putinu-nezminnu-pidtrymku-ta-peremohu-rosii-u-sviashchennii-viini) — Kim Jong-UN Promised Putin “Unwavering Support” and Russia's Victory in “Holy War”
- [The Korea Times](https://koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/northkorea/20260915/n-koreas-kim-vows-to-deepen-ties-with-russia-in-reply-to-putin) — N. Korea's Kim vows to deepen ties with Russia in reply to Putin
- [Kyiv Post](https://kyivpost.com/post/84516) — Kim Jong Un Pledges Continued Support for Russia’s War in Ukraine
- [Le Devoir](https://ledevoir.com/monde/asie/1009001/kim-jong-reitere-soutien-guerre-sacree-russie) — Kim Jong-UN Reiterates Its Support for Russia's "Sacred War"
- [The West Australian](https://thewest.com.au/politics/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-expand-ties-with-russia-c-22871176) — North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia
- [PerthNow](https://perthnow.com.au/news/politics/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-expand-ties-with-russia-c-22871174) — North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/15/1451395.html) — Kim Jong-UN Sent Putin Back a Telegram and Declared His Faith in Russia's Victory.
- [ZN.UA Зеркало недели](https://zn.ua/war/kim-chen-yn-poobeshchal-rasshirjat-sotrudnichestvo-s-rossiej-i-podderzhal-ejo-v-vojne-s-ukrainoj.html) — Kim Jong Eun Promised to Expand His Cooperation with Russia and Supported It in the War with Ukraine.
- [Jovem Pan News](https://jovempan.com.br/mundo/kim-jong-un-promete-apoio-inabalavel-a-putin-na-guerra-contra-ucrania) — Kim Jong UN Promises 'Unshakable Support' to Putin in the War Against Ukraine
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/09/14/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-expand-ties-with-russia-backs-victory-in-sacred-war) — North Korea’s Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in ‘sacred war’
- [oem.com.mx](https://oem.com.mx/elsoldemexico/mundo/corea-del-norte-promete-ampliar-lazos-con-rusia-ante-la-alerta-de-kiev-por-mas-tropas-norcoreanas-32090611) — North Korea Promises to Expand Ties with Russia on Kiev's Alert by More North Korean Troops - The Sun of Mexico
- [Free Malaysia Today News](https://freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2026/09/15/north-korea-s-kim-pledges-invariable-support-in-putin-letter) — North Korea’s Kim pledges ‘invariable support’ in Putin letter
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/north-koreas-kim-vows-to-expand-ties-with-russia-backs-victory-in-sacred-war) — North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'
- [Telegraf – Najnovije vesti](https://telegraf.rs/vesti/svet/4395867-kim-zadovoljno-trlja-ruke-zbog-svojih-samoubica-severna-koreja-salje-rusiji-enormno-pojacanje) — Kim Is Contentedly Rubbing His Hands because of His "Suicides": North Korea Is Sending Russia an ENORMOUS REINFORCEMENT!
- [Gazeta.ua](https://gazeta.ua/articles/world-life/_kndr-mozhe-vidpraviti-do-rosiyi-do-50-tisyach-vijskovih-dlya-vijni-proti-ukrayini/1258628) — North Korea May Send up to 50,000 Troops to Russia for War Against Ukraine
- [매일신문](https://imaeil.com/page/view/2026091421093104297) — Possibility of Deploying an Additional 50,000 North Korean Troops… BBC: 'Kim Jong-UN's Gamble Pays Off'
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-vows-expand-ties-with-russia-backs-victory-sacred-war-2026-09-14) — North Korea's Kim vows to expand ties with Russia, backs victory in 'sacred war'
- [periodistadigital.com](https://periodistadigital.com/mundo/20260914/soldados-norcoreanos-frente-ruso-prepara-nueva-oleada-noticia-689405246642) — North Korean Soldiers for the Russian Front: A New Wave Is Preparing · Global Voices
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260914169500085) — Rumors of 50,000 North Korean Troops Deployed to Russia… BBC: "Benefits for Both North Korea and Russia, Will Continue"
- [Обозреватель](https://war.obozrevatel.com/kndr-mozhet-otpravit-na-pomosch-rossii-desyatki-tyisyach-voennyih-v-bbc-raskryili-podrobnosti.htm) — The DPRK Can Send Tens of Thousands of Military Personnel to Help Russia: the BBC Has Revealed Details.
- [Talouselämä](https://talouselama.fi/uutiset/a/4e4d9424-5353-41cd-ba92-d7f3016ed23b) — Russia Is Creating a New “Reserve Army,” Researcher Warns – “Huge Numbers” Revealed
- [frognews.bg](https://frognews.bg/novini/severna-koreia-shte-izprati-desetki-hiliadi-voinitsi-rusiia-obiasniava-zashto.html) — North Korea to Send Tens of Thousands of Troops to Russia: BBC...
- [asiae.co.kr](https://asiae.co.kr/article/2026091416580299801) — Kim Jong-UN Says “Solsol” of Sending 50,000 Additional North Korean Troops to Russia
- [ТСН.ua](https://tsn.ua/svit/kim-chen-yn-znovu-vidpravyt-viyska-dlia-putina-bbc-rozkrylo-novi-plany-kndr-shchodo-viyny-v-ukrayini-3167927.html) — Kim Jong-UN Will Send Troops Again for Putin: BBC Reveals New DPRK Plans for War in Ukraine
- [Adevarul](https://adevarul.ro/stiri-externe/rusia/un-nou-contingent-masiv-de-soldati-nord-coreeni-2557324.html) — A New Massive Contingent of North Korean Soldiers Ready to Fight in the Russian War in Ukraine
- [Radio France](https://radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/la-revue-de-presse-internationale/la-revue-de-presse-internationale-emission-du-lundi-14-septembre-2026-8038143) — War in Ukraine: Soon a New Wave of North Korean Soldiers Sent to Russia?
- [24sata.hr](https://24sata.hr/news/ne-zele-se-predati-raznose-se-granatama-50-000-ih-dolazi-pomoci-putinu-protiv-kijeva-1154020) — They Don't Want to Surrender. They're Blowing Themselves up with Grenades. 50,000 of Them Are Coming to Help Putin Against Kiev.
- [Mediafax](https://mediafax.ro/externe/armata-secreta-a-lui-kim-jong-un-ar-putea-reveni-pe-front-pana-la-50-000-de-nord-coreeni-pregatiti-pentru-rusia-23806524) — Kim Jong One's Secret Army Could Return to the Front. Up to 50,000 North Koreans, Ready for Russia
- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/north-korea-may-send-troops-to-support-russia-in-ukraine-conflict-bbc) — North Korea may send troops to support Russia in Ukraine conflict: BBC
- [Cryptocurrency News | Cryptocurrency Prices | Market Cap](https://cryptocurrency.com.tr/north-korea-may-send-troops-to-support-russia-in-ukraine-conflict-bbc-376169) — North Korea may send troops to support Russia in Ukraine conflict: BBC
- [BBC News](https://bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgl7zrnxxy6o) — Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine
- [The Zambian Observer](https://zambianobserver.com/north-korea-reportedly-prepares-new-military-support-for-russia) — North Korea Reportedly Prepares New Military Support for Russia

## Questions

**What did Kim Jong Un promise Vladimir Putin?**

Kim Jong Un promised to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia. He also expressed confidence in Russia's victory in the war in Ukraine and pledged his "unwavering support" to Putin and the Russian people.

**How is North Korea supporting Russia in the Ukraine war?**

North Korea and Russia have deepened military cooperation, with a defense agreement signed in 2024. Reports suggest North Korea has sent forces to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine, and there is speculation about further troop deployments.

**Did Kim Jong Un send a similar message to other leaders?**

Yes, Kim Jong Un sent a similar message to Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both messages were in response to congratulations received from Putin and Xi on North Korea's 78th founding anniversary.

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