North Korean state media is reporting that the counry's leader Kim Jong-un says he invariably support Russia in its war with neighboring Ukraine
He said so during a meeting in North Korea with a military delegation led by Russia's defence minister.
The comments come amid growing internatioinal concern about two countries expanding relationship after North Korea recently sent thousands troops into Russia.
The official Korea center News agency says Kim and Defence minister Belousov reached a satisfactory consensus on boosting strategic patnership and defending each country and its interests.
I'm Mimmi Montgomery.