According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on the 9th, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replied to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the 8th, stating that he would unconditionally respect and support all of Putin's policies and decisions, and was willing to stand with Putin and Russia forever.
In his letter, Kim Jong Un said, "Our close cooperation will continue as always, in accordance with the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership between North Korea and Russia and in line with the strategic interests of both countries and the aspirations and desires of both peoples."