Russia, North Korea

North Korea cracks down on rumours of soldiers in Russia
North Korean authorities have threatened to punish citizens who spread "rumours" about the death of North Korean soldiers involved in Russia's war with Ukraine, reports Radio Free Asia. Citizens are also encouraged to report individuals who discuss these losses.
North Korea to produce strike drones co-developed with Russia – media
In return for sending its military to support Russia's war against Ukraine, North Korea is receiving technical assistance from Moscow to develop several types of advanced strike drones, and mass production of these drones may begin as early as this year.
North Koreans Fake Tuberculosis To Avoid Military Deployment to Russia War
North Koreans are privately questioning why Ukraine has suddenly become their enemy, sources told Radio Free Asia.
North Korea and Russia engage in joint drone production for Ukraine war
As Russia continues to wage its war in Ukraine, reports have emerged suggesting North Korea and Moscow's joint drone production in 2025.
North Korea mass-produces drones thanks to Russia
North Korea to start producing combat drones. The drones will be developed jointly with Russia in exchange for North Korean troops being sent to war against Ukraine. The two countries have signed an agreement under which North Korea will receive technical assistance from Russia to develop several types of drone for mass production.
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.
Russia-Ukraine war: Russia pounds Kyiv with deadly strikes as Ukraine fights back with drones
Kyiv was hit by a deadly Russian aerial strike, leaving three dead and five injured. As Russia intensifies its offensive, Ukraine relies on drones to counter the attacks. Drone warfare is reshaping the battlefield as both sides escalate their military strategies.

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North Korea sends thousands to work in Russia, says South Korean intel
North Korea sent thousands of workers to Russia last year, violating a UN Security Council resolution, Yonhap reports. South ...
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North sent thousands of workers to Russia to address labor shortage, South's spy agency says
Thousands of North Korean laborers were sent to work in Russia last year, South Korea's spy agency said Sunday, in apparent ...
North Korea's forces appear to be the latest 'expendable' army chewed up fighting Russia's war against Ukraine
North Korean troops, largely special ops forces, have suffered high casualty rates in bloody assaults, not unlike prison ...
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Preoccupied with its troops in Russia, North Korea unlikely to embrace Trump’s overture soon
North Korea has lashed out at U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for calling it a “rogue” state and warned that such remarks ...
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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 ...
Zelenskyy confirms a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed a new Ukrainian offensive in Russia’s Kursk region and said that North ...
Elite North Korean troops return to the fight after devastating battlefield losses
North Korean soldiers have returned to Russia’s defense after being pulled from the frontlines, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Vladimir Putin reeling as North Korea troops make humiliating retreat from Kursk region
North Korean soldiers sent to fight in Russia's Kursk region haven't been seen for several weeks, reports say.