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Over the last day, 133 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 91 air strikes and fired over 5,800 times. The highest enemy activity was recorded in the Pokrovsk sector, where 54 assault attacks took place.
There is one Russian Kalibr cruise missile carrier ship in the Black Sea with a volley of up to 4 missiles. In the Mediterranean, there are 6 Russian ships, 2 of which can carry up to 22 Kalibr missiles.
The North Korean leader declared his “unwavering” support for Russia in the war against Ukraine. He also announced the further development of the DPRK's nuclear forces in response to the cooperation of the United States, Japan, and South Korea.
North Korea is likely to receive technical assistance from Russia for the development of several types of drones. The agreement was concluded in response to the deployment of North Korean troops to Russia.
North Korea has emphasized that its nuclear arsenal is intended solely to protect sovereignty and deter aggression. The DPRK rejected the possibility of giving up nuclear weapons in exchange for financial compensation.
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to restore relations with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un. At a joint press conference with the Prime Minister of Japan, he emphasized that he gets along well with the North Korean leader.
Ukraine is ready to discuss with South Korea the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers captured in the Kursk region. Ukraine's ambassador to South Korea said he was open to dialogue, given the threat to their lives if they returned to the DPRK.
North Korea's leader has declared the need to increase the production of nuclear materials and continue its nuclear program indefinitely. The statement came after signals from the United States about the possible resumption of contacts.
The DPRK military was unable to resist Ukrainian drones and artillery, suffering significant losses. According to British intelligence, the DPRK lost about 4,000 soldiers, a quarter of whom were killed.
European diplomats express cautious optimism about Donald Trump's position on Ukraine.
Donald and Melania Trump attended three inaugural balls in one evening. The events were attended by members of the Trump family, politicians and celebrities, including Caitlyn Jenner and Mike Tyson.
North Korea has launched several short-range ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan. This is the second such incident in a week, following the visit of US officials to South Korea.
According to South Korean intelligence, the DPRK lost more than 3,000 soldiers in the war on the side of Russia, including 300 killed. Captured North Korean soldiers admitted that they did not know they were participating in the war against Ukraine.
Ukraine is ready to hand over captured North Korean military personnel to Kim Jong-un in exchange for Ukrainian prisoners in Russia. Zelenskyy also offered alternative options for those Koreans who do not want to return.
Deputy U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations announces the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. The DPRK receives military technology and experience from Russia, which enhances its combat capabilities.
North Korea has launched a new hypersonic intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile traveled 1500 km at 12 times the speed of sound, reaching two zeniths at an altitude of 99.8 and 42.5 km.
U. S. Secretary of State Blinken announced Russia's intention to share advanced space technologies with North Korea. This may happen after the DPRK provided military support to Russia in the war against Ukraine.
The DPRK leader called Putin his “closest friend” and wished him victory over the “neo-Nazis” in 2025. According to the US, up to 12,000 North Korean troops are already fighting in the Kursk region.
The DPRK's leader announced the strengthening of anti-American policy during the five-day plenary session of the Workers' Party. Experts believe that it is unlikely that Kim and Trump will resume talks because of the DPRK's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
The DPRK's political meeting decided on the “toughest” strategy to counter the United States. North Korea plans to develop relations with “friendly” countries and strengthen its defense capabilities.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine discovered a notebook of an elite DPRK soldier killed in Kursk region. The records indicate that he was sent by order of Kim Jong-un to help Russian troops because of some fault.
The DPRK military, involved in the war in Ukraine by Russia, suffers significant losses. Russian commanders are dissatisfied with Korean soldiers because of the language barrier and poor training.
The DPRK has earned up to $5. 5 billion from arms sales to Russia and can receive $572 million annually for sending troops. In exchange, North Korea receives oil, food, and modern weapons.
Mark Rutte warned Trump about the threat to the United States from the alliance of China, Iran and the DPRK in the event of a peace agreement unfavorable for Ukraine. The NATO Secretary General pointed out the risks of the transfer of missile technology between these countries.
KNIISE examined the wreckage of North Korean missiles used by the Russian Federation against Ukraine. Poor quality materials, poor welding and rusty metal were found.
the Russian Defense Ministry expects a positive decision from the DPRK regarding the participation of their military in the parade on Red Square. Belousov called North Korea one of the few countries with an "independent foreign policy.
The leader of the DPRK said that Ukraine's use of long-range weapons is the result of US intervention. He supported" Russia's right to self-defense " and promised to deepen military cooperation with the Russian Federation.
Andrei Belousov visited North Korea for talks with the country's military leadership. The United States claims that North Korea has sent more than 10,000 soldiers to Russia and is supplying military equipment.
The former Ukrainian Foreign Minister warned of the threat of falling of the front line without US support. According to him, Putin is not ready for a peace agreement, and the Russians may find themselves near the Dnieper and Poltava.
The team of the newly elected US president is discussing the possibility of holding direct talks with the leader of the DPRK. This diplomatic move can reduce the risk of armed conflict between the two countries.