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As Russia prepares a major response to Ukraine’s June 1 drone strikes, Kim Jong-un reaffirmed North Korea’s full support during a high-level meeting with Russian security chief Sergey Shoigu in Pyongyang. The two nations pledged deeper military and strategic cooperation under their 2024 treaty, with North Korea praising Russia’s fight for “national justice.” Shoigu thanked DPRK forces for aiding in the Ukraine war, confirming growing North Korean involvement in Russian military operations.
