Vladimir Putin

Ukraine believes North Korea could soon send up to 30,000 troops to aid Russia’s war effort, with preparations already appearing underway.

North Korea and Russia are working to restart direct flights between Pyongyang and Moscow, reflecting expanding cooperation amid shared strategic and economic interests.

Russian Security Council chief Sergei Shoigu met Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang to discuss Kursk recovery, North Korean troop deployments, and strategic ties.

Kim Jong-un defended North Korea’s troop deployment to Russia as “justified,” citing sovereign rights and a defense treaty with Putin.

North Korea will send its ambassador, not leader Kim Jong-un, to Russia’s Victory Day parade as speculation fades over a high-level visit.

Kim Jong-un will send a top official to Russia’s Victory Day parade while Xi and Putin meet in Moscow, reinforcing the North Korea Russia alliance amid deepening trilateral ties.

Russia released footage of North Korean troops in combat near Kursk, prompting global condemnation and a UN Security Council session over sanctions violations.

Russia released the first footage of North Korean troops training in Kursk, with reports suggesting up to 50,000 troops may have been deployed.

Zelensky claims U.S.-made parts were found in North Korean ballistic missiles used by Russia in a deadly airstrike on Kyiv, raising concerns over sanctions enforcement.

​North Korea and Russia will launch a new passenger train service between Vladivostok and Rason in May, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen bilateral ties. Additionally, the two countries are advancing plans to construct a road bridge over the Tumen River, further enhancing cross-border connectivity.