North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has sent a glowingly supportive message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of Russia’s National Day.

Kim has pledged his "full support and solidarity", according to state media. Celebrated every year on June 12 since 1992, the national day commemorates the creation of the post-Soviet Russian Federation, including the establishment of the Russian presidency and constitution. 

Kim said, according to state media KCNA: "The DPRK people are extending full support and solidarity to the people of your country in their all-out struggle for implementing the sacred cause to preserve the sovereign rights, development and interests of the country against imperialists’ high-handed and arbitrary practices."