Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk

Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524 North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hailed the troops from his country who fought alongside Russia in Kursk a year ago, state media KCNA said on Monday. Kim made his remarks after a Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang to attend the opening ceremony of a memorial complex honouring those killed helping Moscow’s invasion...

By Guardian staff

North Korea’s Kim vows continued support for Russia at memorial for fallen troops

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country would continue to support Russia’s policies and he discussed the international political situation with Russia’s defence minister, state media KCNA reported on Monday. A Russian delegation including Defence Minister Andrei Belousov attended a completion ceremony for a ‌‌memorial honouring North Korean soldiers killed while fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces staged an incursion in 2024, KCNA said. Russia launched a full-sc...

By Reuters

Russia, North Korea agree 'long-term' military cooperation

Russia's defense minister and the chairman of the State Duma are both visiting North Korea. One helped inaugurate a memorial to North Korean soldiers killed fighting Ukraine, the other hashed out a new defense deal.

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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA - The Straits Times

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says he will continue to support Russia’s policies: KCNA  The Straits Times

N. Korea opens memorial honoring own troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine

Pyongyang has opened a memorial honoring North Korean troops killed while fighting alongside Russia in the war against Ukraine, with leader Kim Jong-un stressing the need to strengthen Pyongyang-Moscow ties into a "powerful bulwark" in a ceremony marking its opening, state media reported Monday. The North held the opening ceremony of the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations in Pyongyang the previous day on the occasion of the first anniversary of the "liberation" o

By The Korea Herald

Russian Parliament Speaker Thanks North Korea’s Kim for ‘Liberation of Kursk'

A Russian delegation arrived in Pyongyang to attend the opening of a memorial complex honoring those killed while supporting Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Russian defense minister visits Pyongyang, honors North Korean soldiers - The Kyiv Independent

Russian defense minister visits Pyongyang, honors North Korean soldiers  The Kyiv Independent

Russia, North Korea Agree 'Long-term' Military Cooperation - Tempo.co English

Russia, North Korea Agree 'Long-term' Military Cooperation  Tempo.co English