World 'merely watching' as North Korea threat grows, Zelensky warns
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World 'merely watching' as North Korea threat grows, Zelensky warns

The international community is "merely watching" as the threat of North Korean military aggression grows, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post on Nov. 1. Zelensky said that if Ukraine had permission to use Western long-range weapons on Russian territory, it could preemptively target "every camp" in Russia where North Korean troops are […]
North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in
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North Korea receiving cash, food, space technology from Russia in return for soldiers, South Korean lawmaker says

North Korea is believed to receive cash, food, and space technology from Russia as compensation for entering the war on its side, The Korea Herald newspaper reported on Nov. 3, citing a lawmaker familiar with the matter. North Korea has reportedly dispatched 10,000-12,000 troops to Russia, with the first soldiers allegedly already coming under fire […]
Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea
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Zelensky urges allies to increase pressure on North Korea

President Volodymyr Zelensky on Oct. 22 urged Ukraine's allies to mount pressure on North Korea, calling for a "concrete response" to the country's escalating military support of Russia's full-scale war. Two North Korean brigades of up to 6,000 personnel each are currently undergoing training in Russia, Zelensky said in his evening address, citing military intelligence […]
North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia
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North Korea ratifies defense treaty with Russia

North Korea has formalized a mutual defense treaty with Russia, according to state media reports on Nov. 12. The agreement commits both nations to come to each other's aid in the event of an armed attack. The announcement follows reports of first clashes between the Ukrainian Armed Forces and North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia’s […]
Zelensky warns of 'increasing alliance' between Russia, North Korea
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Zelensky warns of 'increasing alliance' between Russia, North Korea

Russia's deepening alliance with North Korea necessitates a strong response from Ukraine and its international partners, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address on Oct. 13. The president's remarks follow reports that North Korea is likely to deploy regular troops to Ukraine to aid Russia at the front. "We see an increasing alliance between […]
Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in
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Russia helping North Korea with sanctions evasion, nuclear technology in return for soldiers, arms, Budanov says

Russia is helping Pyongyang evade sanctions and develop its nuclear capabilities in return for North Korean troops and missiles, Ukraine's military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov told The Economist in comments published on Oct. 22. Budanov previously revealed that close to 11,000 North Korean troops are already in Russia and will be ready to fight by […]
North Korea delivers 70 missile launchers, artillery systems to Russia's
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North Korea delivers 70 missile launchers, artillery systems to Russia's Kursk Oblast, FT reports

North Korea has provided Russia with 50 domestically produced self-propelled howitzers and 20 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS), the Financial Times (FT) reported on Nov. 16, citing a Ukrainian intelligence assessment. The additional support by Pyongyang come as 11,000 North Korean troops are amassing in Russia's Kursk Oblast, training alongside Russian troops in its fight […]