The DPRK’s leader wished Vladimir Putin a happy birthday, praising his persistence in defending national interests

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hailed his country’s exceptionally close ties with Russia, calling their friendship “immortal.”

In a message published by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday, Kim wished 73-year-old Russian President Vladimir Putin a happy birthday and lauded his “wise leadership” and “patriotic devotion.”

He added that Russia was “demonstrating its glory as a world power” and “taking the lead in establishing a new, multi-polarized world.”

Kim pledged that Pyongyang would “remain faithful to…

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