Are North Korean soldiers blowing themselves up on Ukraine’s frontlines to avoid capture?
4 hours, 49 minutes ago

Are North Korean soldiers blowing themselves up on Ukraine’s frontlines to avoid capture?

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Reports suggest North Korean soldiers in Ukraine are employing extreme tactics, including suicide bombings, to evade capture. File Image/KCNA via Reuters Reports from Ukraine suggest that North Korean soldiers deployed by Russia are resorting to suicide tactics to avoid capture. According to Ukrainian and Western intelligence, approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to support Russia in its fight against Ukraine, with over 3,000 reportedly killed or injured. The world will learn the full truth about how Russia is exploiting such guys, who grew up in a complete information vacuum,… pic.twitter.com/CWcssQjr94 — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський January 14, 2025 Ukraine has captured only two North Korean soldiers so far, one of whom reportedly expressed a desire to stay in Ukraine rather than return to Pyongyang.

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North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield
10 hours, 12 minutes ago

North Korea’s suicide soldiers pose a new risk on the Ukraine battlefield

The Independent  

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Ready to die for Kim Jong Un: North Korea’s suicide soldiers in Russia bring fresh trouble for Ukraine; who are they?
Top News
1 day, 2 hours ago

Ready to die for Kim Jong Un: North Korea’s suicide soldiers in Russia bring fresh trouble for Ukraine; who are they?

Live Mint  

Russia-Ukraine war: For weeks, Ukrainian troops have been fighting against an unfamiliar enemy —North Korean soldiers sent to bolster Russia’s forces on the battlefield. According to a social media post by Ukraine's Special Operations Forces, after a battle in Russia's Kursk region this week, Ukrainian forces found the bodies of more than a dozen slain North Korean soldiers. North Korea’s …

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says
2 days ago

At least 300 North Korea soldiers killed fighting with Putin’s forces in Ukraine, South Korea says

The Independent  

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The expendables? How North Korean soldiers are being used as bait by Russia in Ukraine war
2 days, 5 hours ago

The expendables? How North Korean soldiers are being used as bait by Russia in Ukraine war

Firstpost  

Ukraine has published the diary of a slain North Korean soldier in Russia’s Kursk that shows how troops from Pyongyang are attempting to combat drones. The stick-figure diagram drawn in blue ink showed how North Korean soldiers fighting the war on behalf of Russia are trying to combat Ukrainian drones. Image courtesy: @SOF_UKR Ukraine’s Special Forces said the North Korean …

Seoul says 300 N. Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine
Top News
2 days, 7 hours ago

Seoul says 300 N. Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine

Deccan Chronicle  

Around 300 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 2,700 injured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine, a South Korean lawmaker said Monday, citing information from Seoul's spy agency.Seoul has previously claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent more than 10,000 soldiers as "cannon fodder" to help Moscow fight Kyiv, in return for Russian technical assistance for …

Russia-Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven’t shown desire to defect, says Seoul’s spy agency
2 days, 8 hours ago

Russia-Ukraine war: North Korean soldiers captured in Ukraine haven’t shown desire to defect, says Seoul’s spy agency

The Hindu  

South Korea’s spy agency told lawmakers on Monday that two North Korean soldiers who were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region haven’t expressed a desire to seek asylum in South Korea. In a closed-door briefing at South Korea’s National Assembly, the National Intelligence Service confirmed its participation in the questioning of the …

South Korea confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers
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3 days, 10 hours ago

South Korea confirms Ukraine captured two North Korean soldiers

The Hindu  

South Korea's National Intelligence Service on Sunday backed up Ukraine's account of having captured two wounded North Korean soldiers this week in Russia after Kyiv said they were being questioned. Seoul's National Intelligence Service said in a statement it has "confirmed that the Ukrainian military captured two North Korean soldiers on January 9 in the Kursk battlefield in Russia". Zelenskyy …

Ukraine captures 2 North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk, says Zelenskyy
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3 days, 14 hours ago

Ukraine captures 2 North Korean soldiers in Russia's Kursk, says Zelenskyy

India Today  

Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday, the first such claim by Kyiv since North Korea sent thousands of troops to shore up Moscow’s war effort on the other side of the world. Zelenskyy said capturing the soldiers alive was “not easy.” He asserted that …

Zelensky offers to release captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia
3 days, 14 hours ago

Zelensky offers to release captured North Korean soldiers in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers held in Russia

CNN  

CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he is willing to release North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine in the Kursk region of Russia in exchange for Ukrainian soldiers being held captive in Russia. “Ukraine is ready to hand over Kim Jong Un’s soldiers to him if he can organize their exchange for our warriors who are being held …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv captures first North Korean POWs in Kursk as Moscow claims town in Donetsk
Top News
3 days, 16 hours ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv captures first North Korean POWs in Kursk as Moscow claims town in Donetsk

The Independent  

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Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk
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3 days, 16 hours ago

Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk

The Independent  

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Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region
4 days, 14 hours ago

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Kyiv has captured alive soldiers from the isolated state. According to Ukrainian and Western assessments, some 11,000 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces occupy several …

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region
4 days, 14 hours ago

Zelensky says two North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were captured in Kursk region

CNN  

Kyiv, Ukraine CNN — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said forces operating in the Kursk region of Russia have captured two North Korean soldiers, marking the first time that Kyiv has captured alive soldiers from the isolated state. According to Ukrainian and Western assessments, some 11,000 North Korean troops are deployed in the Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces occupy several …

Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
Top News
4 days, 14 hours ago

Ukraine says it captured 2 North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

LA Times  

Honour Guard fire into the air during the funeral ceremony for a Ukrainian service member in a cemetery in Kyiv on Friday. Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. Zelensky said capturing the soldiers alive was “not easy.” He asserted that Russian and North …

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals
2 weeks, 3 days ago

North Korean soldiers being sent by Russia to Ukraine are killing themselves to avoid capture, US reveals

Daily Mail  

North Korean soldiers being deployed to Ukraine by Russia are allegedly killing themselves to avoid being captured, US sources have revealed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a Telegram statement Friday that at least 3,000 North Korean soldiers had died or been injured in Russia's Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. 'The number of killed and …

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Russia abandoning ‘human wave’ of North Korean soldiers in warfront with Ukraine? What Zelenskyy revealed

Live Mint  

North Korean troops deployed in Russia’s Kursk region are reportedly facing significant casualties and inadequate support from Russian forces, according to Ukrainian officials. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Friday that Russian troops are sending North Korean soldiers into battle with minimal protection, leading to what he described as “very significant” losses. Casualties and Desperation of North Korean Soldiers Zelenskyy highlighted …

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia
2 weeks, 4 days ago

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia

NPR  

U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence reveals more about North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia U.S. and Ukrainian intelligence suggests that Russia is using North Korean soldiers essentially as canon fodder for nearly impossible missions. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We're learning more about the roughly 10,000 North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia against Ukraine. MANN: Now, what's interesting is Barros believes that as …

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine
2 weeks, 4 days ago

North Korean soldier, captured fighting for Russia, dies in Ukraine

Hindustan Times  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the NIS said in a statement. Friday's …

North Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

North Korean soldier captured in Russia-Ukraine war dies: Seoul

Raw Story  

A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the South's spy agency said in a …

Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says

CNN  

CNN — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that several “seriously wounded” North Korean soldiers died from their injuries after being captured by Ukrainian forces. A South Korean lawmaker said about 100 North Korean soldiers are believed to have been killed and almost 1,000 injured since being deployed to Kursk, citing the country’s intelligence agency. Earlier this month, the Ukrainian …

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea’s spy agency

Al Jazeera  

Intelligence report comes days after Ukraine’s president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been ‘killed or wounded’ in combat. A North Korean soldier, who was fighting for Russia, has died in Ukrainian captivity due to severe wounds, according to South Korea’s spy agency. Confirmation of the soldier’s death came days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that nearly 3,000 …

Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops suffer heavy battlefield losses
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ukraine's military intelligence says North Korean troops suffer heavy battlefield losses

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Ukraine’s military intelligence says North Korean troops are suffering heavy battlefield losses

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — North Korean troops are suffering heavy losses in the fighting in Russia’s Kursk region and facing logistical difficulties as a result of Ukrainian attacks, Ukraine’s military intelligence said Thursday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier this week that 3,000 North Korean troops have been killed and wounded in the fighting in the Kursk region. Russian President Vladimir …

Slaughter of the North Koreans: 3,000 have now been killed or wounded fighting for Putin, Zelensky says, after footage showed battlefield massacre
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Slaughter of the North Koreans: 3,000 have now been killed or wounded fighting for Putin, Zelensky says, after footage showed battlefield massacre

Daily Mail  

More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers sent to the front lines of Ukraine by Kim Jong Un have been killed or wounded, according to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky. Dramatic video showed the moment Ukraine assaulted North Koreans with drones in Kursk Pyongyang has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on X that 'according to …

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war?

Al Jazeera  

Thousands of North Korean soldiers have died or been wounded according to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. Reports are emerging that thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting in the Ukraine war on Russia’s side. Authorities in Ukraine, South Korea and the United States have all reported deaths among North Korean soldiers near Ukraine’s border in Russia’s …

North Korean soldiers given fake Russian military IDs, Ukraine says
3 weeks, 2 days ago

North Korean soldiers given fake Russian military IDs, Ukraine says

CNN  

CNN — North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia were given fake military documents with Russian names and birthplaces, the Ukrainian military said, amid claims from Kyiv that Russia is trying to conceal the presence of foreign fighters on the battlefield. Ukraine’s special operations forces said in a statement Sunday they had killed three North Korean soldiers in Russia’s western Kursk …

Madness of the North Korean 'suicide charges': Kim Jong Un's troops are sent slowly jogging across open land and are 'a dream for Ukrainian machinegunners' in ruthless Russian meatgrinder tactic
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Madness of the North Korean 'suicide charges': Kim Jong Un's troops are sent slowly jogging across open land and are 'a dream for Ukrainian machinegunners' in ruthless Russian meatgrinder tactic

Daily Mail  

Kim Jong Un has sent thousands of troops to reinforce the Russian military, including to the Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces seized territory earlier this year. Drone footage shows the Russian meatgrinder tactic in action, with two dozen North Korean soldiers seen slowly jogging towards the Ukrainian front line in clusters across an open, snow-covered battlefield. Reports say new …

Massacre of the North Koreans on Putin's meat grinder frontline: Bodies of Kim Jong-un's soldiers are lined up in the snow with 100 now perishing in Ukraine war - as Russians 'burn faces of dead comra
Trending News
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Massacre of the North Koreans on Putin's meat grinder frontline: Bodies of Kim Jong-un's soldiers are lined up in the snow with 100 now perishing in Ukraine war - as Russians 'burn faces of dead comra

Daily Mail  

At least 100 North Korean soldiers deployed to support Russia's war effort in Ukraine have been killed since entering combat in December, South Korean lawmakers claimed this morning. North Korean soldiers' faces revealed in first close-up videos as they fight for Putin in the Kursk region on the border with Ukraine North Koreans were fighting with severely outdated tactics according …

Kim Jong Un ‘personally overseeing’ North Korean training for Ukraine amid reports of heavy losses
Trending News
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Kim Jong Un ‘personally overseeing’ North Korean training for Ukraine amid reports of heavy losses

The Independent  

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Ukrainians Inflict Casualties on North Korean Forces, US Says
4 weeks 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 …

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
Top News
4 weeks ago

‘Several hundred’ North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

The Hindu  

A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said on Tuesday. The official didn't provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don't appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number of …

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces
4 weeks ago

A couple hundred North Korean troops killed, wounded in battles with Ukrainian forces

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A couple hundred North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces against Ukraine have been killed or wounded during battle in the Kursk border region, a senior military official said Tuesday. The official didn’t provide details on exactly how many have been killed, but said the North Korean forces don’t appear to be battle-hardened, which contributes to the number …

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ukraine says North Korean soldiers killed fighting alongside Russian troops

Al Jazeera  

Russia and North Korea have not commented on Ukraine’s claim that some 30 North Korean troops have been killed or injured in fighting. Ukraine’s military intelligence and the Pentagon have said that Ukrainian troops have killed and injured a number of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Speaking to journalists in Washington, DC, Pentagon …

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake
4 weeks, 1 day ago

North Korean troops kill Russian soldiers in fatal battlefield mistake

India Today  

Russian soldiers have been killed—not by Ukrainian forces, but by their own allies: North Korean troops. Moscow has faced significant challenges managing the North Korean forces it brought to Ukraine, with the language barrier emerging as the core issue. Earlier this year, the United States confirmed that Russia had brought in 10,000 North Korean soldiers to bolster its depleted ranks. …

Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine claims North Korean troops were killed as they fought alongside Russian forces

The Hindu  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency claimed Monday that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in fighting against the Ukrainian Army at the weekend in Russia’s Kursk border region. The North Korean casualties occurred around three villages in Kursk, where Russia has for four months been trying to quash a Ukrainian incursion, the agency, known by its acronym GUR, …

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says its troops killed 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region
Top News
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv says its troops killed 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region

Live Mint  

At least 30 North Korean soldiers, who Russia had deployed to its western Kursk region, were killed or wounded by Ukrainian troops, Kyiv said on Monday. “On December 14 and 15, army units from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea suffered significant losses near the villages of Plekhovo, Vorozhba, Martynovka in the Kursk region of Russia -- at least 30 …

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine and US say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said Monday that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded during battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now …

Russia has begun using North Korean troops in significant numbers in Ukraine, Zelensky says
4 weeks, 2 days ago

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

The Independent  

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Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Ukraine and U.S. say some North Korean troops have been killed fighting alongside Russian forces

LA Times  

Ukraine’s military intelligence agency and the Pentagon said that some North Korean troops have been killed during combat against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. Ukraine’s military intelligence agency said that about 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in battle with the Ukrainian army over the weekend. The White House also said it now believes North Korean …

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report
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1 month ago

North Korean troops fighting for Russia kill 300 Ukrainian soldiers, reclaim village in Kursk: Report

Firstpost  

The incident occurred on December 6 when North Korean forces killed soldiers and seized the village in under 2 hours without taking any prisoners, the Russian Telegram channel Romanov Light said North Korean troops fighting for Russia in the war have reportedly killed around 300 Ukrainian soldiers as they reclaimed a village in the Kursk region. According to a report …

50,000 Russian & North Korean soldiers ready to attack Ukraine in Kursk, says US
2 months ago

50,000 Russian & North Korean soldiers ready to attack Ukraine in Kursk, says US

Firstpost  

Days after US officials said that around 10,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed in forward areas, US officials have said that a force of 50,000 Russian and North Korean soldiers has been assembled to retake the Ukraine-captured territories in Kursk Russia has launched a heavy attack on Eastern Ukraine, around the key logistical hub of Pokrovsk. Image used for …

Why North Korean soldiers are prepared to die in Russia
2 months ago

Why North Korean soldiers are prepared to die in Russia

Live Mint  

Ryu Seong-hyeon doesn’t need to imagine what the thousands of North Korean soldiers deployed to the Russian front lines might now be thinking. But what gets overlooked, former North Korean soldiers and other military experts argue, is how ready to die many of these troops are—and how eager they might be to escape grim conditions back home. “North Korean special-operation …

Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump
2 months, 1 week ago

Zelensky confirms deadly clashes with North Korean troops as Putin says he’s willing to talk with Trump

CNN  

CNN — North Korean troops deployed to Russia’s Kursk region have fought Kyiv’s forces on the battlefield, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday, adding that the clashes resulted in fatalities. On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin made his first public comments on the US election, saying he is ready for dialogue with the Republican president-elect and noted that Trump’s comments …

North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says
2 months, 1 week ago

North Korean troops fighting with Russia are hit by Ukraine shells, official says

The Independent  

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Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war
2 months, 1 week ago

Why are North Koreans troops in Ukraine? Everything we know about Kim Jong-un’s soldiers joining Putin’s war

The Independent  

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UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia for deployment in Ukraine war
2 months, 1 week ago

UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean soldiers in Russia for deployment in Ukraine war

The Independent  

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Ukraine’s Zelensky says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky says war with Russia is being pushed ‘beyond borders’ as North Korea joins in

LA Times  

Firefighters inspect the damaged office building after it was hit by Russian aerial guided bombs in central Kharkiv, Ukraine, on Monday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday the thousands of North Korean soldiers expected to reinforce Russian troops on the front line in Ukraine are pushing the almost three-year war beyond the borders of the warring parties. Western leaders say …

US says North Korean troops ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

US says North Korean troops ‘fair game’ if deployed to fight in Ukraine

The Independent  

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Russian Soldiers Express Concerns About North Korean Recruit Training
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Soldiers Express Concerns About North Korean Recruit Training

CNN  

Russian soldiers have been heard expressing concerns about North Korean recruit training, with one soldier describing them as 'the f**king Chinese'. The audio was intercepted from encrypted Russian transmission channels and revealed plans for one interpreter and three senior officers for every 30 North Korean men, with the soldiers expressing dissatisfaction with the number of senior officers assigned to them.

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