Russia, Ukraine and North Korea

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s forces lose ‘record 2,000 troops’ in a day amid North Korea military talks
Vladimir Putin’s forces have suffered more than 2,000 casualties in a single day, Ukraine’s military has claimed, in what would mark the highest daily toll of the war so far.With both Kyiv and Moscow anticipating that Donald Trump could seek to broker a rapid peace deal upon returning to the White House in January,
Russia steadily turning into North Korea in terms of missile threats – Ukraine's Foreign Ministry
Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to the latest statement by Russian ruler Vladimir Putin regarding possible strikes by new Oreshnik ballistic missiles against "decision-making centres" in Kyiv.
Russian defense minister visits North Korea for talks with military and political leaders
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with North Korean military and political leaders as the countries deepen their alignment over Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Russian Defense Minister Arrives In North Korea For Key Military Talks
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in North Korea on Friday for talks with military and political leaders, signaling deepening ties between the two nations. The visit follows a strategic partnership agreement signed by Putin and Kim Jong Un in June.
Russia's Defense Minister Lands in North Korea for High-Level Talks
Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov met with North Korean Defense Minister No Kwang Chol for high-level talks.
North Korea may supply Putin with 100,000 soldiers for Ukraine war: report
The deployments would greatly bolster the Kremlin’s forces, which was estimated at 470,000 active troops at the start of 2024.
North Korea leader Kim: Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told Russian defence minister Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to take action in self-defence,
North Korea has given Russia more than 100 ballistic missiles, 5 million artillery shells, Ukraine says
Ukraine, Ukraine's military intelligence (HUR) also said Pyongyang had begun supplying Moscow with artillery systems last month.
Seoul says Russia could use North Korean troops as ‘cannon fodder’ in dangerous areas
Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said North Korean platoons likely to be deployed to the most difficult spots in the Ukraine war.
Ukraine alleges North Korean troops aid in Russian attacks
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov has confirmed the involvement of North Korean troops in Russian attacks on Ukraine. He met with South Korean leaders to discuss security threats in the region.
North Korean troops join Russian attacks, Ukraine warns Seoul
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov confirmed the involvement of North Korean troops in Russian attacks on Ukraine. He met with South Korean leaders to discuss security threats in the region. During a visit to Seoul,
Putin and Kim Could Meet To Cement Russia-North Korea Axis
South Korea's defense chief Shin Won-sik said the North's latest attempt to launch a spy satellite is in the "final stages" ...
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Will North Korean Troops Escape?
If Vladimir Putin plans to use North Korean troops as cannon fodder (“ATACMS ... North Korean troops they can lay ...
Zoo diplomacy: Putin sends wild animals to North Korea
Russia needs North Korean troops and weapons for its war in Ukraine. Vladimir Putin sent dozens of wild animals as a thank ...
Inside North Korea's 'most depressing' zoo with chain-smoking chimps and Putin's bears
An African lion and two brown bears were among 70 animals donated from Moscow to a zoo in the North Korean capital of ...
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korea's main zoo more than 70 animals, including a lion and two brown bears ...
China is increasingly unnerved by Russia and North Korea's growing alliance, says top US official
Kurt Campbell, the US deputy secretary of state, said China is being kept in the dark about the friendship between Kim Jong ...
Vladimir Putin supplies 'dear friend' Kim Jong Un with a million barrels of oil
Vladimir Putin has sent huge quantities of oil to "dear friend" Kim Jong Un in return for troops to fight in Ukraine.
Satellite Images Show North Korea Expanding Key Missile Factory: Report
The close ally of Russia is expanding a weapons-manufacturing complex that assembles short-range missiles, according to ...