North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed that his country's alliance with Russia will "advance non-stop," and is now "rising to its historic peak," state-run media said Friday.

Kim Jong Un made the comments at the groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial for North Korean soldiers who fought for Russia in its war with Ukraine, state media said.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop," the state-run KCNA news agency reported.View on euronews

As the presidents of China and the United States prepare to meet in South Korea next week, observers remain sceptical of breakthroughs but see potential for incremental steps towards mutual de-escalation of US-China tensions.