North Korea’s Kim Jong-un has reportedly denied Vladimir Putin help with his invasion of Ukraine, telling him that Russia is “too insane”. Russia calling on North Korea for help should come as no surprise, with Pyongyang having historically been a key ally of Moscow through its historical ties with the Communist era of the soviet union. Kim was quick to deny Putin assistance, according to XSoviet-News author Sarah Hurst. “Russia reportedly asked North Korea for help with its failing invasion. “North Korea responded, 'You are too insane for us'."