North Korea has openly acknowledged its deployment of troops to fight for Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, marking a significant shift in their military engagement. Under Kim Jong-un's orders, these North Korean soldiers participated in combat alongside Russian forces to reclaim territory occupied by Ukraine. This admission came after Russia's claim that Ukrainian troops were expelled from its Kursk region, bolstered by statements from Russian military officials affirming the North Korean troops' bravery and professionalism in battle. Previously, both nations had downplayed the extent of their military cooperation.
Valery Gerasimov, Chief of the General Staff for Russia's Armed Forces, confirmed that North Korean soldiers fought against Ukrainian troops, demonstrating courage and heroism in combat.
North Korea has deployed troops to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine, a claim ratified by state media and acknowledged publicly for the first time by North Korean leadership.
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