Russia, North Korea

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 soldiers dispatched to Russia
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.
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.
Ukraine Is Losing Fewer Soldiers Than Russia — but It’s Still Losing the War
Russia has lost about twice as many men to death and serious injury as Ukraine. But the trends favor the Kremlin.
North Korean soldiers wanted for murder of Russian troops
Three North Korean soldiers are wanted for the murder of five Russian servicemen in the Kursk region. The incident took place on January 13, 2025. Russian military bloggers have published a poster indicating that Vladimir Putin's regime is searching for these three North Korean soldiers.
North Korea to send more troop reinforcements to support Russian army in war against Ukraine
The report highlights that North Korean soldiers have developed unique battlefield tactics, such as using a soldier as bait to shoot down drones or detonating grenades, holding it under the neck with one hand on the pin when the Ukrainian military approaches to avoid capture when severely wounded.
Around 1K North Korean Soldiers Killed Fighting for Russia – BBC
Around 1,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed and 3,000 wounded while fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine, the BBC’s Russian service reported Wednesday, citing unnamed Western officials. North Korea is believed to have sent thousands of troops last fall to help the Russian military drive out Ukrainian forces that are occupying the
Ukrainian army deploys cat noises to lure Russians into explosive-laden traps, soldier claims
Ukrainians are using recordings of cat noises to lure Vladimir Putin’s forces into explosive-rigged traps, a Russian soldier ...
Army lawyer sentenced for deleting files, lying about Russian contacts
Army Ranger, who lied about contacting the Russian Embassy, was also indicted for cyberstalking an ex-girlfriend.
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Former Army JAG School staffer sentenced for destroying materials, lying about Russia contact
A former Army first lieutenant is going to prison for unlawfully deleting training materials and lying to investigators about ...
Trump said he'd quickly end Russia's war on Ukraine. But it's proving tough.
Donald Trump pledged to end the conflict in Ukraine, but the war has proved tough to solve. Now, he says he'll sanction Russia.
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Ukraine will need a million-strong army for defense against Russia – Zelensky
Ukraine will need an army of about one million soldiers to defend itself against Russia. President Volodymyr Zelensky said ...
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Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a ...
Ukraine's Army Now Larger Than Russia's: Kyiv
Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukraine's army is larger than Russia's, but will it be enough to sustain the war effort as ...
Syria's southern rebels loom large as the country's new rulers try to form a national army
Armed factions who led the final charge on Damascus that toppled Assad are hesitating to take part in a new system led by ...
Across Africa, Russia is growing in influence. What might Moscow want?
Reliance on Russia’s military offerings has become increasingly prevalent in parts of Africa, amid an aggressive push by ...
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Ukrainian drones strike deep: Crippling Russia's war machine
Ukrainian long-range drone attacks are yielding tangible results. The targets of the raids conducted by Ukraine include, in addition to facilities related to arms production like the Smolensk Air ...