Kim Jong Un sent a Victory Day message to Putin reaffirming the 2024 Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty with a mutual defence clause.
Western and South Korean estimates say North Korea has deployed about 14,000 troops to Ukraine’s Kursk region, with over 6,000 killed.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a three‑day cease‑fire from May 9‑11, initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, despite ongoing tensions.
Analysts say the deepening Moscow‑Pyongyang military axis could boost global defence spending forecasts over the long term.