North Korea warns U.S. over Taiwan while Kim pledges support for Russia

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un pledged continued support for Russia and its war effort ‌in a birthday message to President Vladimir PutinNorth Korea criticised ​the United States over its arms sales and military ‌support for Taiwan, accusing Washington of fuelling tensions ​in the Taiwan Strait, state media ⁠KCNA said on Wednesday (October 7, 2026).