North Korea’s Kim meets Lukashenko, slams ‘pressure on Belarus from West’

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a friendship treaty in Pyongyang on Thursday, marking what they called a new stage in bilateral relations. The agreement aims to deepen ties between the two nations, both allies of Russia. Kim and Lukashenko expressed shared views on international issues, with Kim criticizing Western pressure on Belarus. Lukashenko's visit, which included a lavish welcome, underscores the growing cooperation between North Korea and Belarus, both of which have supported Russia's war in Ukraine. Belarus has allowed Russia to use its territory for military purposes, while North Korea has reportedly supplied Russia with ammunition.

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Lukashenko has agreed to allow Russian tactical nuclear missiles on its territory.

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Belarus allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia’s invasion in February 2022.

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Kim said their two countries shared positions on many issues and oppose undue pressure on Belarus from the West.

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Lukashenko told Kim that relations between their countries were entering a “fundamentally new stage”.

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have signed a friendship treaty.

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Putin’s allies mark a ‘fundamentally new ‌stage’ in bilateral relations with a friendship treaty during Pyongyang meeting.North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko have signed ⁠a friendship treaty aimed at deepening ties.Both are close allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Mapping Russian attacks and territorial gains across Ukrainelist 2 of 3Ukraine claws back southern territory as Russia’s war enters fifth yearlist 3 of 3ICC prosecutor opens probe into Belarus over deportations to Lithuaniaend of listThe treaty was signed on Thursday during Lukashenko’s two-day trip to Pyongyang. He told Kim that relations between their countries were entering a “fundamentally new ‌stage”, the Belarusian state news agency Belta reported.“In today’s reality of a global transformation when the global powers openly ignore and violate international law, independent countries need to cooperate more closely, consolidate efforts aimed at protecting their sovereignty and improving the wellbeing of our citizens,” he said.Belta quoted Kim as saying their two countries shared positions on many issues and “we oppose undue pressure on Belarus from the West.”The North Korean leader ⁠laid on a lavish welcome for Lukashenko as he kicked off his visit on Wednesday, including a white-horsed cavalry, flag-waving children and a 21-cannon salute.Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko pays his respects to the late leaders of North Korea, Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, during a visit to the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on March 25, 2026 [Handout//Belarusian Presidential Press Service via EPA]Both nations have backed Russia’s war in Ukraine.Kim has reportedly provided Moscow with ammunition and sent soldiers to help Russia expel Ukrainian forces from its western region of Kursk in 2024.Lukashenko allowed Belarus to be used as a launchpad for Russia’s invasion in February 2022 and has agreed to allow Russian ⁠tactical nuclear missiles on its territory, which borders three NATO countries.

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