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Ukraine demands global response to North Korea’s military support for Russia’s war machine

With over 11,000 North Korean soldiers preparing for deployment, Zelenskyy urges the global community to condemn Pyongyang’s direct involvement in the conflict.

byOlena Mukhina

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French minister warns of escalation as North Korea may join Russia’s war

The possible deployment of North Korean soldiers to aid Russia in Ukraine has prompted responses from European officials, with France's top diplomat suggesting it indicates Russia's military challenges.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine’s spy chief: 11,000 North Korean soldiers will be ready to fight against Ukraine starting from November

North Korean troops participating militarily in the Russo-Ukrainian War would mark North Korea's first direct military intervention in a European war, and may prompt a reconsideration of military support policies among other countries, notably South Korea.

byBenjamin Looijen

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North Korea announces increase of 1.4 million personnel in its army

This comes after Ukrainian intelligence reports about the formation of a 3,000-strong North Korean battalion within the Russian 11th Airborne Brigade.

byMaria Tril

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ISW: North Korean military aid could allow Putin to avoid mobilization

The ISW suggests that Russia's partnership with North Korea is part of a broader strategy to avoid wider mobilization.

byMaria Tril

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US official: North Korean troops in Ukraine would show Russian “desperation”

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused North Korea of sending military personnel to Russia

byMaria Tril

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Russians search for 18 North Korean deserters near Ukraine’s border, Ukrainian intel source says

The source says DPRK soldiers have fled their positions in Russia's Bryansk and Kursk oblasts, while the Russian military searches for deserters and hides the incident from superiors.

byYuri Zoria

Zelenskyy Warns: North Korean Troops Join Russia's War in Ukraine

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Zelenskyy warns: North Korean troops join Russia’s war in Ukraine

Pyongyang has moved beyond supplying weapons to Moscow and is now sending military personnel.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a military operations base in the western region of the country

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WP: thousands of North Korean troops train in Russia for potential Ukraine deployment

Ukrainian officials claim North Korean military engineers are already present in occupied territories, overseeing the use of Pyongyang-supplied weapons. Some of these personnel have reportedly been killed in action, underlining the direct involvement of North Korean forces.

byVira Kravchuk

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North Korean officers killed in missile strike in Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian intel sources say

The latest known recent missile strike in the region was on command posts/railway infrastructure in occupied Avdiivka.

byYuri Zoria

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Blinken: US must halt Russia’s military cooperation with Iran, North Korea, and China

Blinken at UN: Iran sending drones & missiles, N. Korea shipping weapons to Russia; China supplying tech for Russia's war machine

byMaria Tril

Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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US imposes new sanctions related to Russia, North Korea

This action sheds light on the deepening ties between Moscow and Pyongyang, a relationship that has raised alarm bells in Washington and among its allies.

byBenjamin Looijen

EU Commission aims to send €3bn annually for Ukraine from frozen Russian assets

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European Parliament urges member states to allow Ukraine to hit military targets in Russia

Additionally, the EU Parliament advocates for expanding sanctions against Russia, Iran and China.

byBenjamin Looijen

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ISW: Russia aims for victory over Ukraine by 2026 amid growing economic challenges

Russia has economic and force generation constraints, increasingly relying on foreign military supplies, possibly considering mobilization if current efforts fail to meet operational requirements, per ISW.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 931: Former US, UK officials urge removal of restrictions on Ukrainian long-range strikes

Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced over $700 million in humanitarian and energy aid for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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The NYT: North Korea defies Western sanctions, continues supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Recent examinations of missile remnants from attacks on Kyiv in August revealed that some were manufactured this year.

byOlena Mukhina

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Russia modernizing T-62M tanks with North Korean spare parts for use against Ukraine

Russia is ramping up its deployment of modernized T-62 tanks to the frontline, according to recent footage circulating on social media. These decades-old vehicles, extensively refurbished and upgraded, potentially indicate Moscow's efforts to bolster its armored forces amid ongoing losses.

byBenjamin Looijen

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North Korea’s arms shipments to Russia surge, intelligence report reveals

A recent intelligence report reveals that North Korea has sent over 13,000 containers to Russia since mid-2022, with many likely containing weapons.

byOlena Mukhina

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ISW: Russia continues deepening relations with North Korea and Iran in exchange for lethal weaponry

Through the delivery of lethal weaponry from North Korea and Iran, Russia is able to continue its military campaign against Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Russian fingerprints all over North Korean KN-23 missiles, analysis reveals

Researchers identify Russian steel alloys and design elements in North Korean KN-23 missiles, providing evidence of Moscow's support for Pyongyang's weapons development.

byAlya Shandra