North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, publicly reaffirmed support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, calling it a 'sacred war'. State media reports indicate that Pyongyang continues to send military aid and troops to Moscow in exchange for Russian support.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reaffirmed support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine and vowed to help Moscow achieve victory in its "sacred war", state media reported Monday, after Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov met with Kim on Sunday. Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically isolated country in return.