North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said North Korea’s involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified, calling it an exercise of sovereign rights in defence of a “brother nation,” state media KCNA reported on Saturday.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea's involvement in the Russia-Ukraine war was justified. He referred to it as the exercise of sovereign rights to defend the fraternal nation, according to Reuters.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has thanked "Comrade" Vladimir Putin for his support of Pyongyang as the two countries continue to strengthen relations. Kim made the comments as he visited the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang following Russia 's Victory Day parade on Friday/