North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sends New Year greetings to Putin

North Korean leader Kim sent a congratulatory letter to Putin the previous day, the newspaper Rodong Sinmun reported on Tuesday.

The report said that Kim called Putin his dearest friend, and expressed his willingness to further strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership between North Korea and Russia.

Kim reportedly said in his message that he hopes that 2025 will be recorded as ''the first year of war victory in the 21st century'' as the Russian army and people achieve a great victory.