Russia, North Korea and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv launches ‘last resort counteroffensive’ in Kursk amid heavy North Korea losses
Kyiv launches ‘last resort counteroffensive’ in Kursk amid heavy North Korea losses - Ukrainian and Western sources estimate about 11,000 North Korean troops are stationed in Kursk
Zelensky: At least 3K North Korean troops killed or wounded in Russia's war with Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed Monday more than 3,000 troops from North Korea have been killed so far fighting next to Russian forces.
North Korea Quietly Honors War Dead As Casualties in Russia Climb
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently said there have been over 3,000 North Korean casualties in Kursk. South Korea reported over 1,000 casualties last week. Newsweek has not verified either figure. Neither Pyongyang nor Moscow has acknowledged the presence of North Korean troops in Russia.
Did North Korea volunteer its troops to Russia in Ukraine war out of ‘desperation’?
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy grid, leaving many in the country in the dark over the holiday. Retired Col. Jack Jacobs shares his thoughts about recent developments in Ukraine and a potential twist in North Korea’s involvement.
Over 1,000 North Korean casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, South Korea says
"Through various sources of information and intelligence, we assess that North Korean troops who have recently engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces have suffered around 1,100 casualties," the JCS said in a statement.
North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine dies, reports say
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.
North Korean Troops Turn to Alcohol As 'Fighting Spirit' Plummets
NATO has previously described the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia as a "significant escalation" in the conflict.
North Korean Soliders in Ukraine Face Heavy Drinking Problems – More Soldiers Deployed to Kursk
North Korean troops in Russia face low morale and heavy casualties amid alcohol issues and propaganda influence in the Ukraine conflict.
North Korean troops in Russia 'turn to alcohol' after suffering 'significant losses' in Ukraine war
North Korean soldiers have reportedly turned to drinking alcohol as they try and deal with the horrors of the war in Ukraine, where they are supporting Russia's invasion
North Korean soldiers fighting for Vladimir Putin 'turn to alcohol' as they struggle against Ukraine
Ukrainian military intelligence has claimed that North Korean soldiers are struggling in the war against Ukraine and have turned to alcohol to cope
South Korea’s military says North Korea fired mid-range missile into eastern sea
The launch event came as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting Seoul for talks with South Korean allies over ...
Several North Korean soldiers captured by Ukraine die from injuries, Zelensky says
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that several “seriously wounded” North Korean soldiers died from their ...
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, mixed reports surface on outcome
Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk Oblast, mixed reports surface on outcome Russia launches over 300 drones, 20 ...
North Korea’s Kim vows the toughest anti-US policy before Trump takes office
During a five-day plenary meeting of the ruling Workers’ Party, Kim called the U.S. “the most reactionary state that regards ...
Russia ‘getting what it deserves’ in new Kursk counterattack, Ukrainian officials say
Ukraine has launched a new counterattack against Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday, warning Moscow it’s “getting what it ...
South Korea's military says North Korea fired missile into eastern sea
North Korea on Monday fired a ballistic missile that flew 1,100 kilometers (685 miles) before landing in waters between the ...
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