North Korea supported russia in attempted annexation of Ukraine's four regions
North Korea recognized the sham referendums and supported the attempted annexation of four regions of Ukraine
It is noted in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK.
As reported, North Korea recognized the sham referendums in the occupied Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhia, and Kherson regions as legitimate.
In addition, unlike the entire civilized world, the DPRK approved russia's attempted annexation of these territories.
In a letter to the North Korean leader on the occasion of Korea's Liberation Day, putin wrote that closer ties are in the interests of both countries and will help strengthen security.
"From September 23 to 27, a "referendum" was held in Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics," Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions in accordance with the UN Charter, which determined the principle of the equality of the people and their right to self-determination.
It was conducted legally, so it fully reflected residents' will, and most voters supported joining russia.
We respect the will of the residents of the Donetsk and Luhansk "people's republics," Kherson and Zaporizhzhia regions, who sought to join russia, and we support the position of the russian government to accept the mentioned areas above into its composition," North Korea said.
In addition, North Korea accused the US of trying to "maintain a hegemonic unipolar world" and using the UN Security Council for this purpose.
It will be recalled that on July 13, it became known that North Korea recognized the "independence of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics."
In response, Ukraine severed diplomatic relations with the DPRK, accusing it of trying to undermine our sovereignty and territorial integrity.
North Korea said Ukraine allegedly has no right to raise the issue of sovereignty after joining the US sanctions against the country.
We will remind that the day before, the DPRK launched a ballistic missile for the first time in five years, which flew over Japan.
Japanese government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno said North Korea's actions "threaten the peace and security of Japan, the region and the international community, and pose a serious challenge to the entire international community, including Japan."
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called North Korea's actions "barbaric" and said the government would continue to collect and analyze information.
The test forced Japan Railways to suspend train operations in the country's northern regions. The government says there have been no reports of casualties or damage from the missile.
According to CNN, this is North Korea's 23rd missile launch this year: ballistic and cruise. According to the publication's experts, the launch may indicate an intensification of provocations by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.
