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WSJ: North Korean troops claimed they fought for free in Russian army

Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine told the Wall Street Journal they were deceived about fighting South Korean troops and received no payment for their service in Russia's army.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: Russia strengthens ties with US adversaries while pursuing better relations with Trump

Moscow leverages diplomatic engagements to reinforce its Ukraine invasion narratives, securing vital military and economic backing from its key partners.

byYuri Zoria

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Seoul says more North Korean soldiers deployed to Russia

South Korean media sources estimate the reinforcement at 1,000-3,000 soldiers.

byYuri Zoria

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Frontline report

Frontline Report: Two-pronged Russian attack to rescue North Koreans fails in Kursk Oblast

Ukrainian forces utilized thermal cameras on 25 February to detect and neutralize Russian night infiltration teams attempting to reach besieged North Korean troops in Nikolske.

byReporting from Ukraine

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North Korea provides 50% of Russia’s ammunition, says Ukraine’s spymaster

Moscow struggles with recruitment, cutting its military target by 100,000 as it increasingly depends on Pyongyang’s military supplies, Budanov stated.

byYuri Zoria

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1093: Bucha residents outraged by Trump’s rhetoric on Ukraine

Meanwhile, UN officials have affirmed President Zelenskyy's legitimacy following Trump's controversial characterization of the Ukrainian leader as a "dictator without elections."

byOlena Mukhina

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Captured North Korean soldier in Ukraine requests asylum in South Korea

Seoul is ready to accept the captured North Korean soldier seeking asylum. Ukraine initially considered a POW exchange, but is open to transferring DPRK POWs to South Korea.

byYuri Zoria

Ukraine spy chief: Russia aided HAMAS attack with drone tactics

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North Korea gains combat experience, improves weapons through Russian war, Ukrainian intel says

Intel chief Budanov says this creates future security concerns for Asia-Pacific nations.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine destroys first North Korean-supplied Koksan howitzer – 199 to go (video)

Ukrainian NEMESIS regiment eliminated Russia’s first confirmed 170 mm M1989 self-propelled gun in Luhansk Oblast using a night bomber drone.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukraine security official: Russia uses peace talks to stockpile missiles and expand army

Ukrainian Security Council official warns Russia exploits peace negotiations to buy time while stockpiling North Korean missiles, Iranian drones, and increasing troop numbers for continued aggression.

byOlena Mukhina

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Artillery shortage forces Russians to deploy improvised weapons, expert says

Russian forces face critical artillery shortage, resort to mounting BMP guns on carriages while North Korean weapons prove ineffective

byOlena Mukhina

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Pyongyang sent 200 long-range artillery pieces to Russia, Seoul says

North Korea will likely send more equipment and troops to Russia, while Pyongyang may receive Russian tech for nuclear submarines and ICBMs.

byYuri Zoria

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Opinion

Despite losing half his troops, Kim Jong-un sends new force to Ukraine – here’s why

As Putin gains elite North Korean troops, Kim Jong-un's willingness to trade lives for combat experience in Ukraine hints at his future plans

byJennifer Mathers

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ISW: Russia sends military to North Korea potentially to share combat experience

Russia’s ambassador confirmed the transfer of battle-hardened soldiers to North Korea for “medical treatment,” alongside new North Korean labor programs in Russia.

byYuri Zoria

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Kim Jong Un vows continued support for Russia as it fights for ”just cause”

With North Korean troops fighting in Ukraine and Kim Jong Un's latest pledge of unwavering support for Moscow, the partnership continues to pose challenges for Western efforts to maintain strategic stability.

byBenjamin Looijen

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North Korea sends thousands of workers to Russia in 2024

Russian statistics showed 13,221 North Korean entries in 2024, including 7,887 claiming educational purposes, violating international workforce restrictions.

byYuri Zoria

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ISW: Russia expands military forces, signaling no interest in peace talks with Ukraine

Russia's military expansion continues with new divisions, deeper ties with North Korea, and expanded defense production, suggesting no interest in peace.

byYuri Zoria

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Russia prepares nine-month offensive against Ukraine, says military expert

Despite suffering unsustainable losses in equipment and personnel, Russian forces maintain overwhelming numerical superiority on Ukraine's front lines.

byOlena Mukhina

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Lieutenant General Havryliuk: Russia recruits 427,000 soldiers into its army in 2024

Russia adds 427,000 soldiers in 2024 but faces force reduction as monthly casualties exceed 40,000 troops, despite ongoing mobilization and wartime economy transition.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia expands armed forces by 100,000 troops while arming North Korea, Zelenskyy warns

Russia's military expansion of 100,000 troops and growing cooperation with North Korea signals Putin's preparation for an extended war.

byOlena Mukhina