With Russia poised to force a unilateral annexation of four provinces in Ukraine, the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the activity, which it called a referendum, was a legal procedure that fully reflected the will of the people. He announced a statement claiming that he would support Russia.
Russia, which continues its military aggression against Ukraine, held deliberations in the Senate on the 4th about a related bill to annex four states in the east and south, and a document that it called a "treaty" to be ratified. The president is ready to sign and force a unilateral annexation.
Under these circumstances, the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 4th in the name of the director of the International Organization Bureau, stating that the activity, which was said to be a "referendum" conducted by the pro-Russian faction, was "to fully reflect the will of the residents." "It was done in accordance with legal methods and procedures, and an absolute majority of voters supported the annexation."
In addition, he said that activities that are called "referendums" would not be grounds for unilateral annexation. It is America's usual means to infringe on rights," he criticizes the United States, which compiled the resolution.
By defending Russia, which is increasingly criticized by the international community, North Korea seems to want to emphasize its stance of cooperating against the United States.