Russia, Ukraine and North Korea

North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia are reported to have suffered significant losses.Though the troops are believed to be elite forces, they've been used similarly to Russian prison units.The soldiers appear to have been removed from combat.
Ukraine’s Dual Adversaries: Russia and North Korea
Ukraine is fighting a war against two nuclear weapons countries: Russia, a signatory of the non-proliferation treaty, and North Korea, which is not. Since 2014, Moscow has been undermining the logic and letter of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with its nuclear posturing.
Exclusive-Ukraine Sees Marked Improvement in Accuracy of Russia's North Korean Missiles
Though North Korean ballistic missiles account for only a small portion of Russia's missile strikes they carry a large warhead of up to one tonne and have a range of up to 800 km, the military source said. The Iskander-M, an equivalent Russian missile, carries a smaller payload and has a shorter range of 500 km.
Ukrainian commander says North Korean soldiers charged his unit 'like in a World War II movie' during combat
The commander described the North Korean troops as "cannon fodder" and said their behavior in combat was erratic.
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.
Watch: Inside Ukraine’s Pokrovsk as Russia Intensifies Attacks
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Russian troops surrender to Ukraine’s National Guard near Pokrovsk
According to National Guard troops, a group of five Russian mercenaries attempted an assault but, after coming under heavy fire, took shelter in a private house. Unable to continue fighting or retreat,
Kim Jong Un's Next Move After North Koreans' Retreat in Ukraine
It has been several weeks since North Korean soldiers were spotted in Russia's southwestern Kursk region, according to Ukraine.
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North Korea troops in Russia pulled from Kursk front line combat because of 'many casualties'
North Korean soldiers previously fighting alongside Russia's army on the Kursk front line appear not to have been engaged in ...
Key differences in comprehensive strategic partnership treaties with Pyongyang and Tehran give insight into Moscow’s diplomatic strategy
Key differences in comprehensive strategic partnership treaties with Pyongyang and Tehran give insight into Moscow’s ...
Russia's North Korean Missiles Are Getting Better
"The worst problem we are facing is the one coming from North Korea," the head of Kyiv's military intelligence agency said in the fall.
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Accuracy of North Korean missiles in Ukraine could have a 'major impact on stability'
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces since late December have been far more precise than salvos ...
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North Korea
North Korea has lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned that such remarks will never contribute to U.S. interests North Korean leader Kim ...
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Warning over North Korea missile strikes as French jets arrive to bolster Kyiv
North Korean ballistic missiles fired at Ukraine by Russian forces have become far more precise over time, according to ...
North Korea condemns Rubio's 'rogue state' remarks in first salvo against Trump administration
North Korea denounced U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday for calling it a "rogue state" and threatened a strong ...