Ukraine, North Korea

Defectors offer insight into mindset of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine
All North Korean recruits are taught a song that includes a verse about saving their last bullet for themselves to avoid capture, one former soldier told NBC News.
Suicidal tendencies and ’80s battlefield tactics: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Ukrainian special operations forces have given an insight into the brutal, near-suicidal tactics of the North Koreans they have faced in intense fighting in the Russian border region of Kursk.
Putin’s cannon fodder North Koreans RETREATING from Ukraine frontline after nearly half taken out & top commander killed
NORTH Korean troops fighting for Vladimir Putin have retreated from the frontline after nearly half of them were wiped out, a Ukrainian claims. The withdrawal comes as Kyiv eliminated one of
Ukraine's intel chief says North Korea is about to double its artillery systems in Russia's war to nearly 500 guns
Budanov said North Korea has sent 120 self-propelled howitzers and 120 MLRS to Russia, and is likely to send the same number again.
‘They don’t take prisoners’: How North Korean soldiers are operating in Ukraine
North Korean soldiers have been deployed to fight for Russia, repelling Ukraine’s incursion in the border region of Kursk. CNN’s Nick Paton Walsh gained rare insight into their brutal and near-suicidal tactics,
North Korean Troops Pull Back From Frontline in Russia: Ukraine Military
Soldiers from North Korea fighting on behalf of Moscow have reportedly pulled back from the frontline in Russia's Kursk region.
North Korean troops bolster Russian forces with advanced optics
Ukrainian special unit operators showcase trophies captured from North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. What’s surprising is the presence of the AK-12 rifle and the 1PN139-1 thermal sight. We present the performance of this compelling combination.
North Korean cannons designed to flatten Seoul head to front line in Ukraine
North Korea is preparing to send Russia more than 100 artillery systems – originally designed to flatten Seoul – to be used ...
North Korea prepares to send more troops to Russia after suffering casualties, South Korea says
South Korea’s military said Friday it suspects North Korea is preparing to send additional troops to Russia after its ...
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South Korea’s National Intelligence told lawmakers during a briefing Thursday. Ukraine's intelligence services released new information Tuesday about the conduct of North Korean troops now ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin's forces focus on attacking key eastern town of Pokrovsk amid heavy losses
Vladimir Putin’s forces are focusing on attacking on the outskirts of a key eastern Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk amid reports ...
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Bank of Russia raises euro rate to 102.78 rubles for January 31, dollar rate unchanged
MOSCOW, January 30. /TASS/. The Bank of Russia set the official dollar exchange rate for January 31, 2025 at 98.0062 rubles, which is the same as the previous indicator.
Kim Jong Un vows to 'indefinitely' continue North Korea's nuclear weapons push
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for "indefinitely" strengthening his regime's nuclear weapons capacity, state media ...
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The Risk of Nuclear War Continues to Rise
As the world became more dangerous in 2024, the use of its most dangerous weapons has become more likely. More From Our ...
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The Case for Peace Through Strength – and Diplomacy
President Donald Trump has the opportunity to tell the U.S. story to the world, stand up to autocracy and contribute to ending conflicts.