North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin voicing full support for Russia's domestic and foreign policies [1].
The message arrives as both nations seek to solidify a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. This alignment signals a deepening geopolitical bloc that challenges Western influence in Eurasia and strengthens military and political ties between Pyongyang and Moscow [1, 2].
According to the Korean Central News Agency, the message was delivered June 12, 2026 [1], to coincide with Russia's National Day [1]. Kim Jong Un said that he voiced full support for Moscow's domestic and foreign policies [1].
The communication emphasized a commitment to a long-term alliance. "We will always be with Russia," Kim said [1].
This public display of solidarity follows a period of increasing cooperation between the two states. The message serves to reaffirm the strengthening bilateral ties, and the overarching strategic partnership treaty that governs their current relations [1, 2].
The delivery of the message via state media ensures that the pledge of support is visible to both domestic audiences and the international community. By aligning himself with Putin during a national celebration, Kim emphasizes that the partnership extends beyond tactical convenience to a broader ideological and strategic union [1, 2].
“"We will always be with Russia."”
The public pledge of 'full support' for Russia's foreign policy suggests that North Korea is moving beyond a transactional relationship toward a formal strategic alignment. By explicitly backing Moscow's global trajectory, Pyongyang increases its leverage against international sanctions and secures a powerful diplomatic shield in the United Nations, while Russia gains a committed partner in its effort to counter Western containment strategies.
