North Korea
Kim Jong Un visited the shipyard in the city of Chongjin, where the new nuclear submarine was unveiled. The vessel can carry about 10 nuclear missiles and has a displacement of 6-7 thousand tons.
The White House is considering canceling military aid to Ukraine. ISW warns that this will strengthen Russia's position and could lead to territorial losses for Ukraine.
Putin meets with Lee Hee-yong, a member of the Politburo of the Korean Labor Party Central Committee. The two sides discussed deepening “cooperation” between the two countries and exchanged greetings from the leaders of the states.
A group of tourists from Britain and other countries visited the DPRK for the first time since the pandemic. The visitors spoke about tight controls, restrictions on movement and communication with locals during their 4-day trip.
Russian Security Council Secretary Shoigu meets with Chinese leaders to discuss bilateral security. Kursk region signs an agreement on economic and industrial cooperation with Pyongyang.
In the Kursk sector, Ukrainian troops repelled four Russian attacks, and three more combat engagements are ongoing. A total of 60 combat engagements took place in different frontline areas over the last day.
North Korea tests a strategic cruise missile under the leadership of Kim Jong Un. The DPRK leader ordered to maintain nuclear forces in constant combat readiness.
Crypto exchange Bybit has published the results of an expert analysis of the $1. 46 billion hack. The FBI confirmed the involvement of the North Korean hacking group Lazarus Group in the attack through a compromised Safe wallet.
South Korean intelligence has reported an additional deployment of North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia since early February. According to preliminary data, between 1,000 and 3,000 DPRK troops arrived in Russia.
Canada imposed sanctions on 76 Russian individuals and legal entities involved in the Russian military industry. The restrictions also affected 109 shadow fleet vessels transporting oil and weapons.
Crypto exchange Bybit lost $1. 5 billion due to a hacker attack while moving Ethereum between wallets. According to Arkham Intelligence, the North Korean group Lazarus is behind the hack.
The UK imposes sanctions on 100 individuals and companies that support the Russian military machine. The restrictions will affect military supplies, financing and 40 ships carrying Russian oil.
Russia is stepping up military cooperation with Iran and North Korea to support the war in Ukraine. The DPRK supplies ammunition and plans to transfer ballistic missiles, while Iran helps with the production of drones.
The Australian government imposed sanctions against 70 individuals and 79 legal entities from Russia. The restrictions apply to civil servants and the defense sector. In addition, Australia has banned the supply of drones to the aggressor country.
The New Zealand authorities announced sanctions against 27 individuals and 25 legal entities from Russia. The country has also allocated $3 million to the URTF for Ukraine's recovery.
North Korea has begun large-scale arms shipments, including 170-mm howitzers and 240-mm MLRS.
The conservative New York Post has published an article with 10 key points about the war in Ukraine. The publication refutes Trump's statements about Zelensky and emphasizes that Putin is the real dictator.
The South Korean government has declared its readiness to accept captured North Korean soldiers. Among the captured DPRK representatives, there is already a desire to obtain refugee status in South Korea.
The North Korean military is rapidly mastering modern weapons and tactics in Russia. The GUR reports a significant improvement in their combat effectiveness and a possible increase in their contingent.
The US and Russia held talks in Riyadh to discuss a three-stage peace plan for Ukraine. The plan includes a ceasefire, elections and a final agreement, but Ukraine was not invited to the meeting.
Chief of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Kyrylo Budanov stated that Ukraine and South Korea have common interests in confronting the DPRK. He emphasized the importance of sharing intelligence and combat experience between the countries.
Russia and North Korea are stepping up military cooperation in technology, science and industry. russia has helped improve the accuracy of North Korea's KN-23 missiles, which poses a threat to international security.
4000 DPRK soldiers have been killed or wounded in Ukraine, but their activities continue. About 12,000 North Korean soldiers are operating as part of Russian units.
The captured occupants told about the terrible conditions of service in the Russian army, where they had to drink their own urine due to the lack of water. The military also confirmed the facts of cruel punishment by the command for disobedience.
The President of Ukraine met with German opposition leader Friedrich Merz to discuss defense support and European unity. The parties discussed strengthening air defense and investments in weapons production.
US Special Representative Keith Kellogg said that sanctions against Russia are now at 6 out of 10, but their implementation is only at 3. He emphasized the need to increase economic pressure.
U. S. President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated the need for territorial and military concessions from the Russian Federation. He also expressed concern about the formation of an alliance between the Russian Federation, Iran, North Korea, and China.
U. S. Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that a ceasefire in Ukraine is the first step. The US views the conflict as a global war and is ready to mediate in the negotiations.
Russia lost almost 250,000 military personnel in the war against Ukraine and more than 610,000 wounded. In the Battle of Kursk, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed about 20 thousand Russian soldiers.
The President of Ukraine met with a group of U. S. congressmen led by Mike Turner. They discussed military assistance, security guarantees and threats from North Korea's participation in the war.