Kremlin Says Russia Would Assist in Defending North Korea
Moscow is required to provide military aid to Pyongyang under a bilateral treaty, according to Dmitry Peskov. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that Russia would be ready to assist North Korea in defending itself if the situation demands...
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Moscow is required to provide military aid to Pyongyang under a bilateral treaty, according to Dmitry Peskov.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that Russia would be ready to assist North Korea in defending itself if the situation demands such support.
On Saturday, General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, informed President Vladimir Putin that North Korean troops had displayed “high professionalism, courage, and heroism” while aiding in the complete liberation of Kursk Region, which had been invaded by Ukrainian forces last August.
When journalists inquired on Monday about Moscow's readiness to extend military support to Pyongyang, Peskov responded affirmatively: “definitely." He added, “Our agreement is in effect. Under this agreement, the parties are obligated to provide immediate assistance to each other if necessary.”
Peskov highlighted that “the participation of [North] Korean soldiers in the operation to liberate Kursk Region has shown how effectively this agreement is functioning."
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a comprehensive partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang in June 2024. The treaty includes a clause mandating military assistance from one nation to the other if its territory is attacked.
Earlier on Monday, Putin expressed his appreciation for the North Korean forces' involvement in repelling the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Region. He remarked, “We appreciate the heroism, high level of specialized training and bravery of North Korean warriors, who defended our Homeland as their own, standing shoulder to shoulder with Russian fighters.” Putin also stated that North Korean soldiers who died in the mission would be honored “on par with their Russian brothers in arms.”
Additionally, Pyongyang characterized the Ukrainian troops that entered Kursk Region as “neo-Nazi” forces and claimed its participation in the Russian operation aimed to counter an “adventurous political and military attempt of the Western forces and the Ukrainian authorities” in the ongoing conflict.
In a separate declaration, Kim emphasized that those who “fought for justice” in Kursk Region were “all heroes and representatives of the nation’s honor,” promising the construction of a monument in their memory in Pyongyang.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov affirmed that Russia would be ready to assist North Korea in defending itself if the situation demands such support.
On Saturday, General Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the Russian General Staff, informed President Vladimir Putin that North Korean troops had displayed “high professionalism, courage, and heroism” while aiding in the complete liberation of Kursk Region, which had been invaded by Ukrainian forces last August.
When journalists inquired on Monday about Moscow's readiness to extend military support to Pyongyang, Peskov responded affirmatively: “definitely." He added, “Our agreement is in effect. Under this agreement, the parties are obligated to provide immediate assistance to each other if necessary.”
Peskov highlighted that “the participation of [North] Korean soldiers in the operation to liberate Kursk Region has shown how effectively this agreement is functioning."
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signed a comprehensive partnership treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang in June 2024. The treaty includes a clause mandating military assistance from one nation to the other if its territory is attacked.
Earlier on Monday, Putin expressed his appreciation for the North Korean forces' involvement in repelling the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk Region. He remarked, “We appreciate the heroism, high level of specialized training and bravery of North Korean warriors, who defended our Homeland as their own, standing shoulder to shoulder with Russian fighters.” Putin also stated that North Korean soldiers who died in the mission would be honored “on par with their Russian brothers in arms.”
Additionally, Pyongyang characterized the Ukrainian troops that entered Kursk Region as “neo-Nazi” forces and claimed its participation in the Russian operation aimed to counter an “adventurous political and military attempt of the Western forces and the Ukrainian authorities” in the ongoing conflict.
In a separate declaration, Kim emphasized that those who “fought for justice” in Kursk Region were “all heroes and representatives of the nation’s honor,” promising the construction of a monument in their memory in Pyongyang.
Ian Smith for TROIB News
