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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un toasted his “closest comrade” Vladimir Putin on Monday in a birthday message that claimed the countries’ deepening military alliance would make them “invincible”. The increasingly isolated Russian president turned 72 on Monday and received well-wishes from a small group of international backers,

Kim Jong Un marked Vladimir Putin's birthday by sending him a message, calling him his "closest comrade." The North Korean leader congratulated his Russian counterpart, who turned 72 on Monday, October 7,

Kim Jong Un congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his 72nd birthday, highlighting the growing bond between the two leaders.