Contents tagged with North Korea
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Zelensky calls for global action amid reports of North Korean troops supporting Russia
North Korea could reportedly be sending up to 12,000 troops to bolster Russia's military efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly declared that Ukraine possesses evidence of preparations for two military units, comprising North Korean troops, which may each reach 6,000 soldiers.
Zelensky also disclosed that today, General-in-Chief Alexander Syrsky briefed him on the advancement of North Korean troop training within Russia. "This presents a challenge. However, we are …
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Ukraine’s Intelligence Chief: North Korean troops heading to Russia’s Kursk region
Reports from Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) indicate plans to move North Korean fighters to Russia’s Kursk region by the end of this month. General Kyrylo Budanov underscored that Ukraine has partners, while Russia has allies.
Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Intelligence, revealed how many troops North Korea sent to Russia and the terms of the exchange, as detailed in a report by The Economist. Budanov noted that North Korean soldiers are currently …
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South Korea weighs supplying offensive weapons to Ukraine amid rising North Korea-Russia collaboration
South Korea is reportedly considering the delivery of offensive weapons to Ukraine, a significant departure from its previous stance of providing only humanitarian aid. This potential shift comes as a response to the provision of North Korean military personnel to the Russian forces, according to South Korean publication Yonhap, citing high-ranking officials in the country. Observers note that this marks a marked change from South Korea's earlier humanitarian-focused aid approach. In June, …
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Kremlin dismisses reports of North Korean troops in Russia as 'contradictory'
North Korea, a close neighbor of Russia, maintains a broad relationship with Moscow, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated amid reports of North Korean troops being deployed to Russia's Kursk region.
Speaking at a press briefing, Peskov dismissed as contradictory the claims regarding North Korean military being sent to partake in Russia's military operations.
"We observe a lot of contradictory information; the South Koreans claim one thing, then the Pentagon states they have no …
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South Korea summons Russian ambassador over reports of North Korean troop deployment to Ukraine
South Korea's Foreign Ministry summoned the Russian ambassador in Seoul over reports of North Korean troops moving into Russia, according to Yonhap news agency.
Last week, both Ukrainian and South Korean officials reported that North Korea had started dispatching troops to Ukraine. There has been no comment on this from Moscow or Pyongyang.
Yonhap states that South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs called in the Russian Ambassador, Georgy Zinoviev, to convey "regret over North Korea's …
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Russia pledges support to North Korea amid rising tensions with South Korea
Russia's agreement with North Korea includes comprehensive security cooperation across various domains, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced in response to inquiries about Russia's potential support for North Korea if conflict arises with South Korea.
Peskov emphasized that the terms within the agreement are clear and unequivocal.
Back in the summer of 2024, President Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un signed a new agreement to deepen strategic cooperation, which was ratified by Russia’s …
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Zelensky claims North Korea preparing 10,000 troops for deployment to Ukraine
In a statement at a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, October 17, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that North Korea is gearing up to send troops to Ukraine. Citing intelligence reports, Zelensky indicated that North Korean officers are already located in temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, where they are training Russian soldiers. While the exact number of officers is unclear, Ukraine's data suggests that Russia relies on this support since it struggles with …
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Ukrainian military claims North Korean troops spotted fighting alongside Russian troops in Kursk region
Ukrainian soldiers conducting special operations in Russia's Kursk region have allegedly identified North Korean troops among the Russian ranks, reported Lieutenant "Alex" on his Telegram channel, "Officer+".
"From two brothers in different units, I've received information about the probable participation of North Korean soldiers in battles in the Kursk region. They described these figures as having Asian features and speaking in something far from Russian. While this could easily be …
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North Korean troops to join Russian forces in Kursk region amid rising military collaboration
In an unexpected military collaboration, North Korean soldiers are said to be joining a special Buryat battalion in Russia, according to media reports. This unit is expected to comprise approximately 3,000 personnel.
Russia is reportedly forming this unique Buryat battalion at the base of the 11th Separate Air Assault Brigade. Liga.net, citing sources from the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense, North Korean military personnel will be integrated into this force. The …
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North Korean soldiers reportedly desert from Russian 'Buryat Battalion' near Ukrainian border
In a surprising development, the special "Buryat Battalion" of the Russian Armed Forces, predominantly reinforced by North Korean military personnel, has witnessed its first cases of desertion. Reports indicate that North Korean soldiers assigned to this unit have fled from their positions near the border of Kursk and Bryansk regions in Russia.
According to Ukrainska Pravda, which cited Ukrainian intelligence sources, the incident occurred approximately seven kilometers from the Ukrainian …