North Korea ‘highly likely’ sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine, South Korea says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

North Korea ‘highly likely’ sending troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine, South Korea says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean soldiers could fight alongside the Russian army in Ukraine, South Korea’s defence minister told the country’s parliament after media reports claimed Pyongyang had lost troops in the war. Kim Yong-hyun claimed that North Korean troops could be sent to Ukraine under the mutual defence treaty signed during Russian president Vladimir Putin’s visit to Pyongyang in June. Mr Kim said reports of North Korean casualties on the Ukrainian frontlines were “also likely to be true”, reported South Korean state news agency Yonhap. “We assess that the occurrence of casualties among North Korean officers and soldiers in Ukraine is highly likely, considering various circumstances.” The Kyiv Post and Interfax Ukraine had quoted unnamed intelligence sources as claiming that six North Korean soldiers were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in the eastern Donetsk region.

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North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul
1 day, 3 hours ago

North Korea suffers 1,100 casualties in Russia-Ukraine war: Seoul

New Indian Express  

More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Monday. The new figure follows a report by Seoul's spy agency to MPs last week, which said at least 100 North Korean soldiers had been killed since entering combat in December. "Through various sources of information …

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul
Trending News
1 day, 3 hours ago

Over 1,000 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul

Al Jazeera  

South Korea says Pyongyang is reportedly preparing for ‘additional deployment of soldiers’ to aid Russia’s war efforts. More than 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded in Russia’s war with Ukraine, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff has said. The announcement on Monday follows a report by Seoul’s spy agency to parliamentarians last week, which said at least …

Warning North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia ‘in months’
4 days, 17 hours ago

Warning North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia ‘in months’

The Independent  

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100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul
5 days, 3 hours ago

100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia killed in combat, claims Seoul

India Today  

At least 100 North Korean troops deployed to Russia have been killed with another 1,000 injured in combat against Ukrainian forces in intense fighting in the Kursk region, a South Korean lawmaker said on Thursday citing the country's spy agency. The heavy losses are attributed to the lack of experience by North Korean troops in drone warfare and unfamiliarity with …

UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine
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5 days, 3 hours ago

UN Security Council told of North Korean missiles used by Russia in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

Research group tells UN Security Council of irrefutable proof of Russian use of North Korean missiles in war on Ukraine. The report on Russia’s use of North Korean missiles in Ukraine came as Pyongyang said its military alliance with Russia was proving “very effective” in deterring the United States and its “vassal forces”. Russia and North Korea recently ratified a …

Researcher: North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia to use against Ukraine in months
5 days, 4 hours ago

Researcher: North Korea can produce ballistic missiles for Russia to use against Ukraine in months

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — North Korea demonstrated this year that it could produce ballistic missiles and supply them to Russia for use against Ukraine in a matter of months, the head of a research organization that traces weapons used in the war said Wednesday. Leff also had briefed the Security Council in late June, telling members that the organization he heads, …

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says
6 days, 2 hours ago

Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says

Live Mint  

North Korean forces deployed in Russia’s Kursk region have suffered several hundred casualties in clashes with Ukrainian troops, US officials said Tuesday. The losses have occurred among almost all ranks of the North Korean troops as the Ukrainians successfully targeted their new enemy’s command and control nodes, the officials told reporters, speaking on condition of anonymity. Earlier: Trump Says Zelenskiy …

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support
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6 days, 21 hours ago

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions over military and oil support

Firstpost  

The sanctions, which list North Korean banks, generals and other officials, as well as Russian oil shipping companies, are the latest U.S. measure aimed at disrupting North Korea’s support to Russia’s war in Ukraine A view shows flags of Russia and North Korea attached to a car during a ceremony welcoming Russia's President Vladimir Putin at an airport in Pyongyang, …

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict
1 week ago

First North Korean deaths reported in Russia-Ukraine conflict

ABC  

North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces, the first reported casualties since North Korea sent troops to support Russia, according to US and Ukrainian authorities. About 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during a battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend in Russia's Kursk border region, according to Ukraine's military intelligence agency. The …

US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea and Russia disrupt aid for Ukraine war
1 week ago

US imposes fresh sanctions on North Korea and Russia disrupt aid for Ukraine war

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON - The United States hit North Korea and Russia on Monday with new sanctions that the Treasury Department said targeted Pyongyang's financial activities and military support to Moscow. The sanctions, which list North Korean banks, generals and other officials as well as Russian oil shipping companies, are the latest U.S. measure aimed at disrupting North Korea's support to Russia's …

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says
1 week ago

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says

The Independent  

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Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un
1 week, 3 days ago

Trump calls North Korean troops in Russia a ‘complicating factor’ and boasts of relationship with Kim Jong Un

The Independent  

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Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Analysis: China, Russia and North Korea watch on as crisis unfolds in key US ally South Korea

CNN  

CNN — A night of political upheaval in South Korea has upended stability in a key democratic US ally – sending shock waves through the region and Washington at a moment of acute global tension. “Any instability in South Korea has major ramifications for our Indo-Pacific policies,” retired US Col. Cedric Leighton told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, pointing to how US …

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia has right to exercise self defence against Ukraine, says Kim Jong Un

Hindustan Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has told the Russian defence minister that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of direct military intervention by the United States and Moscow is entitled to fight in self-defence, state media said on Saturday. Kim met Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov on Friday and said "the U.S. and the West made Kyiv …

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un vows ‘steadfast support’ for Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy North Korean leader Kim Jong …

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war in Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, the North’s state media reported Saturday. U.S., South Korean and others say North Korea has also shipped artillery systems, missiles and other conventional weapons to replenish Russia’s exhausted weapons inventory. Last week, South Korean …

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war on Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim vows steadfast support for Russia’s war on Ukraine

LA Times  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, left, meets with Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov in Pyongyang, North Korea, on Friday. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed his country will “invariably support” Russia’s war on Ukraine as he met Russia’s defense chief, North Korean state media reported Saturday. Kim said that North Korea “will invariably support the policy of the …

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine
3 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korea’s Kim says Russia has right to self-defence against Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

North Korea’s leader has assured steadfast support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and agreed to boost military ties with Moscow, during a meeting with the Russian defence minister, state media reported. North Korea has wholly backed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, calling it a defensive response to NATO’s “reckless” eastward advance and US-led moves to stamp out Russia’s position as a …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — 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. The visit came days after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with a Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov in the South …

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Russian defense minister visits North Korea to talk with military and political leaders

The Independent  

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As North Korea joins Russia's war, Ukraine & South Korea to deepen security ties
3 weeks, 5 days ago

As North Korea joins Russia's war, Ukraine & South Korea to deepen security ties

Firstpost  

South Korea and Ukraine have agreed to deepen security cooperation amid concerns over North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia and potential military collaboration between Pyongyang and Moscow South Korean mechanised unit personnel parade with their armored vehicles during the media day for the 76th anniversary of Armed Forces Day at Seoul air base in Seongnam, South Korea. AP South Korea …

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon …

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
3 weeks, 5 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation and calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

The Independent  

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South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia
3 weeks, 6 days ago

South Korean leader meets Ukraine delegation, calls for response to North Korean troops in Russia

LA Times  

South Korea’s president on Wednesday met a visiting Ukraine delegation and called for the two countries to formulate countermeasures in response to the threat posed by North Korea’s recent dispatch of more than 10,000 soldiers to support Russia’s war against Ukraine. During a meeting with the Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, President Yoon Suk-yeol said he hopes …

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Will Trump meet Kim Jong Un again? New report reveals renewed US-North Korea diplomatic push

India TV News  

Washington: US President-elect Donald Trump's team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, news agency Reuters reported quoting two people familiar with the matter. Several in Trump's team now see a direct approach from Trump, to build on a relationship that already exists, …

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump team mulls direct talks with North Korea's Kim in new diplomatic push

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according to sources President-elect Donald Trump’s team is discussing pursuing direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, hoping a fresh diplomatic push can lower the risks of armed conflict, according …

Satellite images show North Korea expanding key facility making missiles Russia uses in Ukraine
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Satellite images show North Korea expanding key facility making missiles Russia uses in Ukraine

The Independent  

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North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say
4 weeks ago

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say

CNN  

CNN — North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank. Located in the country’s second-largest city, Hamhung, the factory has been visited several times by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with North Korean state media previously touting its mass-production of tactical missiles. Now, …

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say
4 weeks ago

North Korea expands weapons plant that makes missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, researchers say

CNN  

CNN — North Korea is expanding a weapons plant that manufactures missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, according to new research from a US-based think tank. Located in the country’s second-largest city, Hamhung, the factory has been visited several times by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, with North Korean state media previously touting its mass-production of tactical missiles. Now, …

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3
1 month ago

Kremlin warns 'a collision between the nuclear powers' is imminent now the West is firing missiles into Russia in latest threat of WW3

Daily Mail  

Russia has warned that British support for Ukraine could 'lead to a collision between nuclear powers' in a grave threat as President Vladimir Putin vowed to launch more hypersonic missiles at targets in Ukraine. A Yars intercontinental ballistic missile being launched as part of nuclear deterrence forces drills in Russia on October 29, 2024 Putin has said he will fire …

South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine
1 month ago

South Korea claims Russia is sending air-defence missiles to North Korea in return for troops against Ukraine

Firstpost  

In a television interview on Friday, South Korea’s top security adviser, Shin Won-sik suggested that the Kremlin’s technology and aid were “payment” made to Pyongyang after they deployed over 10,000 troops near the Russia-Ukraine border As the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war continues to escalate, South Korea’s intelligence claimed that Russia has sent air defence missiles and other military technology to North …

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility
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1 month ago

North Korea's Kim says past diplomacy only confirmed US hostility

Raw Story  

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang's past diplomacy with Washington only confirmed its "unchanging" hostility towards his country, state media said Friday, months ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. While in office, former US president Trump met with Kim three times, but Washington failed to make much progress on efforts to denuclearise North Korea. Instead, …

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says
1 month ago

Russia supplied air defense missiles to North Korea in return for its troops, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Russia has supplied air defense missile systems to North Korea in exchange for sending its troops to support Russia’s war efforts against Ukraine, a top South Korean official said Friday. Many observers say North Korea has likely felt the urgent need to boost its air defense capabilities after it last month accused South Korea of flying …

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops
1 month ago

South Korea says Russia sent North Korea missiles in exchange for troops

Al Jazeera  

South Korea’s national security adviser says North plans to use the weapons to defend its airspace over the capital. Russia has provided North Korea with anti-air missiles and air defence equipment in return for sending soldiers to support its war against Ukraine, according to a top South Korean official. Asked what the North stood to gain from dispatching an estimated …

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war
1 month ago

North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war

Hindustan Times  

By Hyonhee Shin North Korea's Kim accuses US of stoking tension, warns of nuclear war SEOUL -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has accused the United States of ramping up tension and provocations, saying the Korean peninsula has never faced such risks of nuclear war as now, state media KCNA said on Friday. "Never before have the warring parties on …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his …

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation
1 month ago

North Korea and Russia agree to expand their economic cooperation

LA Times  

North Korea and Russia reached a new agreement for expanding economic cooperation following high-level talks in Pyongyang this week, the North’s state media said Thursday, as they continue to align in the face of their confrontations with Washington. Kozlov, who arrived in North Korea on Sunday, met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his top economic official, Premier …

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says
1 month ago

North Korea sent more conventional weapons to Russia, South Korea says

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea recently supplied additional artillery systems to Russia to support its war efforts against Ukraine, while some of the thousands of North Korean troops deployed in Russia have begun engaging in combat, South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers Wednesday. The South Korean assessment came after Russia warned Monday that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to …

Over 10,000 North Korea troops join Russian units in war against Ukraine
1 month ago

Over 10,000 North Korea troops join Russian units in war against Ukraine

India Today  

Around 10,900 North Korean troops have been deployed to Kursk as part of Russia's airborne unit and marines, with some already participating in battles in the Ukraine war, a South Korean lawmaker said on Wednesday citing the country's spy agency. North Korea has also shipped additional arms for the war in Ukraine, including self-propelled howitzers and multiple rocket launchers, parliament …

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows
1 month ago

North Korean soldiers 'willing to die' for Putin: The alliance raising global eyebrows

India Today  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are reportedly pledging their lives in support of Vladimir Putin's war effort in Ukraine. A Calculated Move by Kim Jong Un For North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aligning with Russia serves multiple strategic purposes. Strengthening Ties with Moscow: The partnership deepens North Korea’s alliance with a key supporter, potentially providing access to essential resources …

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia
1 month ago

Kremlin vows response if Ukraine fires US missiles into Russia

Deccan Chronicle  

The Kremlin accused US President Joe Biden on Monday of escalating the 1,000-day-old war in Ukraine, promising a "palpable" response to any use of US long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia.Biden, who in January hands over the White House to Donald Trump, a sceptic of US support for Ukraine, called at a G20 summit attended by Russia's …

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties
1 month ago

North Korea’s Kim meets Russian minister amid deepening ties

Al Jazeera  

North Korean leader’s meeting comes amid concern in Western capitals over growing ties between Pyongyang and Moscow. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has met with Russia’s resources minister, state media has reported, in the latest indication of rapidly warming relations between the countries. The pair met at the Workers’ Party of Korea Central Committee headquarters, with Kim expressing appreciation …

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats
1 month ago

North Korean leader calls for expanding his nuclear forces in the face of alleged US threats

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un renewed his call for a “limitless” expansion of his military nuclear program to counter U.S.-led threats in comments reported Monday that were his first direct criticism toward Washington since Donald Trump’s win in the U.S. presidential election. North Korea has since suspended any meaningful talks with Washington and Seoul as …

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles
1 month ago

Biden allows Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range US missiles

India Today  

President Joe Biden has authorised Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a US official and three other people familiar with the matter. The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, for …

Joe Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles for strikes in Russia
1 month ago

Joe Biden approves Ukraine's use of US long-range missiles for strikes in Russia

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden has authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike even deeper inside Russia, the latest easing of limitations meant to prevent the conflict from further spiraling, according to one U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter. US President Joe Biden The decision allowing Ukraine to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or …

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia
1 month ago

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

Associated Press  

MANAUS, Brazil — President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the longer range weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a U.S. official and three other people familiar with the matter. The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile …

Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in Russia
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1 month, 1 week ago

Biden for the first time OKs Ukraine’s use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles in Russia

LA Times  

President Biden, right, listens as Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during their meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in September. President Biden has for the first time authorized the use of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles by Ukraine to strike inside Russia, according to one U.S. official and three people familiar with the matter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and …

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s FM visits Ukraine to discuss North Korea-Russia ties

Firstpost  

According to US, South Korean and Ukrainian intelligence assessments, up to 12,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia as part of a major defense treaty between the countries. Japan’s Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to address concerns over North Korea’s expanding military alliance with Russia, including reports of thousands of North Korean troops deployed …

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops
1 month, 1 week ago

Japan’s minister visits Ukraine to stress mutual concern over North Korean troops

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Japan’s foreign minister arrived in Kyiv on Saturday to discuss North Korea’s deepening military alliance with Russia, including the deployment of thousands of troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Takeshi Iwaya will meet his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, to reaffirm Japan’s “strong support” for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and to discuss further sanctions against Moscow, Japan’s …

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea
Trending News
1 month, 1 week ago

US, South Korea and Japan slam ‘dangerous’ ties between Russia, North Korea

Al Jazeera  

Leaders from the three countries met on the sidelines of the 2024 APEC summit to voice opposition to Russia-North Korea treaty. The leaders of the United States, South Korea and Japan have held a joint news conference to denounce the growing military cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Biden emphasised on Friday that the US alliance with Japan and South …

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