North Korea He recognized on Monday for the first time he sent troops to fight for Russia in his War against Ukraine. The North Korean leader, Kim Jong-athere was He sent the troops to Russia Under the Treaty of Mutual Defense, as reported by the Central Military Commission of the Governor’s workers’ Party.
“Those who have fought for justice are all heroes and representatives of the honor of the house Liberation of the Russian territory occupied by Ukraine.
For his side, Cremlin has published a declaration by Putin in which he says that the North Korean soldiers “actively participated” in the war against Ukraine. Putin thanked the Asian country for the help of expelling Ukrainian troops Kursk.
Saturday, Russia has announced that all Ukrainian troops had been withdrawn from their region of Kurskwhose control lost Moscow last year due to a surprise Ukrainian incursion. Valery Gerasimov, head of the general staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, had also confirmed it North Korean soldiers fought against Ukrainian troops In the region.
Gerasimov said he had participated in “elbow combat missions with the Russian military during the refusal of the Ukrainian incursion” and “Have shown great professionalismThey gave signs of strength, value and heroism in battle. “
In autumn, Ukraine, the United States and South Korea said that North Korea, who had previously provided Moscow weapons, had deployed between 10,000 and 12,000 of its troops in Russia to fight Kursk. Until now, Moscow and Pyongyang had vaguely replied South Korean and Western declarations On the deployment of troops, stressing that yours Military cooperation It complies with international law, without directly admitting the presence of the North Korean forces in Russia.
