Russia, North Korea and Ukraine

Ukraine-Russia latest: Moscow responds to Trump ultimatum as 1,000 North Koreans killed in Kursk
Russia has given its first response to Donald Trump’s ultimatum calling on Vladimir Putin to engage in peace talks or see his Ukraine invasion end “the hard way”.Writing on his Truth Social platform days after re-entering the White House,
North Korea will provide Russia with more ballistic missiles, howitzers in 2025 - Ukraine's intel chief
North Korea will send Russia another 150 short-range ballistic missiles this year. Pyongyang is also likely to transfer additional howitzers, as the head of Ukraine's intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, said in an interview with The War Zone.
North Korea's suicide soldiers pose new challenge for Ukraine in war with Russia
There is mounting evidence from the battlefield, intelligence reports and testimonies of defectors that some North Korean soldiers are resorting to extreme measures as they support Russia's three-year war with Ukraine.
Opinion
North Korean Troops Become Cannon Fodder for Russia
A chance for Ukraine and Trump to set Putin back and drive a wedge between Pyongyang and Moscow.
Russia Blows Up Its Own North Korea-Made SAM in Kursk 'Friendly Fire'
North Korea is reported to have supplied Russia with a range of equipment and troops for use in the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine has captured two North Korean soldiers in Russia, Zelensky says
The wounded fighters were taken for questioning to Kyiv, authorities said, where they could reveal details of Pyongyang’s cooperation with Moscow.
Opinion
China Is Just Fine With North Korean Troops in Ukraine
During the Cold War, there was a time when China would have been paranoid about Russia and North Korea conspiring behind its back. Those worries, however, are now relics of a bygone era characterized by a radically different balance of power among this authoritarian triangle.
North Korean arms and troops poised for 2025 Russian aid
In an interview with The War Zone, the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, discussed the military support that North Korea plans to provide to Russia in 2025. According to him, the Kremlin will receive M1989 "Koksan" artillery systems,
Ukraine intel chief says North Korean weapons are flooding into Russia
Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov said Pyongyang has already provided Russia with 120 self-propelled artillery guns and 120 multiple launch rocket systems, with more to come.
North Korea to bolster Russian arsenal with new arms in 2025
Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukrainian intelligence, mentioned in an interview with The War Zone that North Korea plans to provide military support to Russia in 2025. According to him, the Kremlin is expected to receive M1989 "Koksan" artillery systems,
North Korea strengthens Russia with artillery and missiles by 2025
In an interview with The War Zone, the head of Ukrainian intelligence, Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, reported on the military support that North Korea plans to provide to Russia in 2025. He mentioned that the Kremlin would receive M1989 "Koksan" artillery systems,
Fighting Alongside Russia, North Koreans Wage Their Own War
Ukrainian forces described a different kind of enemy, fighting with unfamiliar tactics and little option to retreat.
North Korean soldier fighting for Russia blows himself up to avoid capture, Kyiv says
A lone North Korean soldier who survived an intense battle against Ukrainian soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region chose to blow ...
What are Russia's strategic treaties with Iran, North Korea and China?
Russia signed a strategic partnership treaty with Iran on Friday that follows similar pacts with China and North Korea. All ...
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North Korea
Over 12,000 North Korean troops are estimated to be fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Kursk region, the United Nations Security Council learned last week. North Korea launched ...
It’s Donald Trump’s world now to win or lose
President Donald Trump is taking a more assertive role on the global stage, aiming to establish Washington as an aggressive ...
Analysis-Aiming to weaken US foes, Trump faces an 'unholy alliance'
During his first term in office, U.S. President Donald Trump applied his particular brand of diplomacy with Washington's ...
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U.S. Needs to ‘Out-Think’ Russia, China in Nuclear Weapon Sphere, Says Outgoing Official
The U.S. “will have to out-think” Russia and China to prevent them from using nuclear weapons to resolve a future crisis, the ...
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Set the Tone, Establish Policy, Hire Personnel—And Prepare for Crisis
President Donald Trump enters office at a critical moment and faces multiple crises—it would do well to follow a few key ...