N. Korean leader hails 'infinite might' of ties with Russia on Liberation Day

Meanwhile, in North Korea.

The regime's leader Kim Jong-un has hailed the country's solidarity with Russia as "infinite might."

North Korea's state news agency, the KCNA reported on Friday that Kim delivered the remarks marking the 80th anniversary of the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japan's colonial rule, with Russian officials in attendance.

This marks the first time he has given a public speech on the August 15th anniversary.

Kim highlighted the infinite might of North Korea-Russia solidarity, which he stated was "forged with sublime ideas and genuine friendship."

However, Kim made no mention of relations with either South Korea or the U.S.