Kim Jong Un pledges support to Putin in birthday letter calling war "holy"

Kim Jong Un has sent Vladimir Putin a birthday message pledging "steadfast support" for Russia and predicting victory in its war against Ukraine.

• Kim delivered the letter marking Putin's 74th birthday on Wednesday, reaffirming deepening of the two countries' strategic partnership.
• Kim described Russia's war in Ukraine as a "holy war of justice" he is convinced will "inevitably end in victory."
• The message called expanding projects with Russia a "firm policy" of the North Korean government and his unshakable choice.
• KCNA also criticized US arms sales to Taiwan, warning Washington to weigh the consequences of direct confrontation with China.