Moscow President Vladimir Putin expressed his gratitude to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the assistance of North Korean troops in the recent fighting near Kursk. This is the first confirmation from either government regarding the presence of North Korean soldiers participating in the conflict.
"We are grateful for the support and solidarity shown by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," Putin stated in a televised address. "The bravery and dedication of the North Korean soldiers who fought alongside our forces in Kursk were instrumental to our success."
Kim Jong-un has reportedly issued a decree to construct a memorial dedicated to the North Korean soldiers who lost their lives during the operation. The monument will be erected in Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
The growing military alliance between Russia and North Korea has drawn criticism from Western nations, who have accused both countries of violating international sanctions and undermining global security.
Putin Thanks Kim for North Korean Troops in Kursk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong-un for the contribution of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region. This marks the first official acknowledgment of North Korean military involvement in the conflict. Kim Jong-un has reportedly ordered the construction of a monument to honor the North Korean soldiers who died during the operation. The deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang raises concerns internationally.