Summary of "Putin: North Korea fights 'side by side' with Russia | LiveNOW from FOX"
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin publicly thanked North Korea for deploying troops to fight alongside Russian forces against Ukraine, praising the North Korean soldiers for defending Russia "shoulder to shoulder" and honoring their sacrifices. This acknowledgment follows North Korea’s official confirmation of sending troops to assist Russia, marking the first time Pyongyang has openly admitted such involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
North Korea’s Central Military Commission, led by Kim Jong-un, stated that their forces were sent to help "annihilate and wipe out the Ukrainian neonazi occupiers" and to aid in liberating the Kursk region, an area Russia claims to have fully reclaimed despite Ukrainian denials.
The deployment reportedly involves 10,000 to 12,000 North Korean troops, representing their first major combat participation since the Korean War. Both nations cited a mutual defense treaty signed in June 2024, which obligates them to provide immediate military assistance if either is attacked. This treaty is considered the most significant defense agreement between Russia and North Korea since the Cold War. The situation is ongoing, with further updates expected.
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