Kim Jong-un says he is ready to further support Russia's aggression against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has assured Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu, who was on a visit to North Korea, that Pyongyang "continues to consistently support the war that Moscow is waging against Ukraine". This was reported by the North Korean state news agency KCNA.

Kim Jong-un stressed that continued support for Russia in its struggle to preserve sovereignty, territorial integrity and security remains a firm choice and unwavering position of the DPRK government," the report said after his meeting with Shoigu following his meeting with the DPRK leader.

It is reported that Kim Jong-un and Sergei Shoigu confirmed "the readiness of both countries to strictly observe the agreements between the countries, which were reached last year in the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the DPRK and Russia."

The two countries' representatives also discussed possible projects to further expand and deepen "co-operation in security and other areas."

For his part, Shoigu thanked the North Korean dictator for Russia's assistance on the "Ukrainian issue" and said that Moscow was looking forward to "deepening cooperation in strategic issues".

Note, South Korean intelligence reports that Pyongyang has sent new soldiers to Russia after many North Korean soldiers on the frontline were killed.

Earlier, North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Seong-hee said at a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow that Pyongyang would support Russia "until the victorious day."

North Korea is one of several countries around the world openly supporting Moscow in its war with Ukraine. Pyongyang has recognised Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territories and is widely reported to be providing the Russian army with ammunition and sending soldiers to the war.