Moscow and Pyongyang's recent joint admission confirms the deployment of several thousand North Korean soldiers to aid Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This development follows months of surveillance by Ukraine, the United States, and South Korea, tracking troop movements from southeastern Russian transit camps to the Kursk region near the Ukrainian border.
The presence of North Korean soldiers has been monitored since October 2024.
Their involvement marks a significant escalation in the conflict and a notable collaboration between Russia and North Korea.