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The Monexus
Vol. I · No. 169
Thursday, 18 June 2026
Saturday Ed.
Updated 09:27 UTC
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Kim Doubles Down: North Korea's Unconditional Commitment to Russia's War

Kim Jong-un has publicly reaffirmed North Korea's full backing for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it a sacred struggle and pledging Pyongyang's support until Moscow achieves victory — the latest sign of an alliance that has deepened far beyond the diplomatic theatre.

@tasnimplus · Telegram

Sources:

{"url": "https://t.me/FarsNewsInt", "outlet": "Telegram · Fars News International", "headline": "Kim: North Korea is always on Russia's side — Kim: North Korea is always with Russia", "date": "2026-04-27"}

{"url": "https://t.me/france24_en", "outlet": "Telegram · France 24 English", "headline": "Kim Jong-un reaffirms North Korea's support for Russia's 'sacred' Ukraine war", "date": "2026-04-27"}

{"url": "https://t.me/Pravda_Gerashchenko", "outlet": "Telegram · Pravda Gerashchenko", "headline": "Looking for 'free labor'? Russian Interior Minister Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea", "date": "2026-04-27"}

Wire provenance

This editorial synthesis draws on the following public wire/social posts:

  • https://t.me/FarsNewsInt
  • https://t.me/france24_en
  • https://t.me/Pravda_Gerashchenko
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