Kim Jong-un Vows DPRK Armed Forces Support for Russia, Citing Blood Alliance and Treaty During Russian Embassy Visit

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared that Pyongyang will not hesitate to use military force if the United States continues its military provocations against Russia. Speaking during a visit to the Russian embassy on May 9, 2025, Kim emphasized the "blood alliance" between North Korea and Russia, likening it to the historical ties North Korea has with China. He stated that aiding Russia militarily is a duty of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as a "brotherly country" and a "combat comrade." Kim promised to issue orders to deploy North Korean armed forces to support Russia without hesitation if Western forces or "American and Western lackeys" attack Russia again. This commitment is framed as part of a "sacred mission" and in faithful adherence to the articles and spirit of the treaty between North Korea and Russia. The North Korean leader's statements underscore Pyongyang's intent to deepen its strategic partnership with Moscow amid ongoing tensions involving Ukraine and Western countries.