North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his appreciation for the growing relationship between North Korea and Russia, as reports indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin is likely to visit North Korea for the third time to meet with Kim. The cooperation between the two countries has significantly expanded since Kim's visit to Russia last September for a meeting with Putin. There are speculations that North Korea has provided artillery, missiles, and other conventional weapons to Russia to support its activities in Ukraine, in exchange for advanced military technologies and economic assistance.
Kim has been actively seeking to strengthen partnerships with Russia and China to enhance his regional influence and establish a united front against the United States. Following their meeting at Russia's main space launch site last September, Kim invited Putin to visit North Korea at a convenient time, which Putin accepted. Kim recently sent a congratulatory message to Putin on Russia's National Day, emphasizing the strong bond between the two countries.
