Putin and Kim confirm for first time North Koreans fought for Russia in Ukraine war

Acknowledgment, after long silence over deployment, comes as Russia claims it has recaptured Kursk region Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have confirmed for the first time that North Korea has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine, with both leaders describing the soldiers as “heroes”.The acknowledgment comes amid claims by the Kremlin – contested by Ukraine – that North Korean forces helped recapture Russia’s Kursk region. Continue reading...

Putin and Kim confirm for first time North Koreans fought for Russia in Ukraine war

Acknowledgment, after long silence over deployment, comes as Russia claims it has recaptured Kursk region

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un have confirmed for the first time that North Korea has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine, with both leaders describing the soldiers as “heroes”.

The acknowledgment comes amid claims by the Kremlin – contested by Ukraine – that North Korean forces helped recapture Russia’s Kursk region. Continue reading...