North Korea

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Putin will not win in Ukraine even with the help of North Korea. The deployment of DPRK troops in Russia was discussed at a meeting of the US and South Korean defense ministers.

The European Intelligence Center detected thousands of North Korean troops on the territory of the Russian Federation. The EU called it a hostile act and warned of appropriate response measures.

DPRK Chief of General Staff Kim Yong Bok has arrived in Russia to lead the operations of North Korean troops. He will be responsible for the participation of DPRK troops in the war against Ukraine and may gain experience in modern combat.

At the training ground between Mariupol and Sartana, 10-15 instructors from North Korea were found. They are training the Russian military to work with North Korean artillery and ammunition.

South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK has completed preparations for its seventh nuclear test. It is also preparing to launch a long-range ballistic missile capable of reaching the United States.

The President of Ukraine said that Kyiv has never promoted the idea of EU soldiers taking part in combat operations. He emphasized that this is a dangerous topic that could lead to a loss of support.

The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Countering Disinformation reported on the growing concern of the Global South over the DPRK military's involvement in Ukraine. China mostly ignores this topic.

The President confirmed the presence of 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia and the expectation of another 12,000. Zelenskyy emphasized the insufficient response of Western partners to this threat.

Guerrillas infiltrated the command post of the 37th Brigade of the Russian Federation in Donetsk region. The movement's agent collected data on the personnel and equipment of the motorized rifle brigade.

According to Ukrainian intelligence, about 3,000 North Korean troops have been secretly brought to the Kursk region of Russia. The Financial Times reports on the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia at a distance of 50 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

South Korea's presidential office announces talks on a visit by Ukraine's special envoy this week. According to intelligence reports, more than 11,000 North Korean troops have been sent to Russia.

South Korea intends to send a team to monitor North Korean troops in Ukraine. It is estimated that more than 11,000 DPRK soldiers have been deployed to Russia, including 3,000 near the front.

The United States has asked China to intervene in the situation with North Korean troops being sent to Russia. Western officials are not optimistic about China's intervention, which continues to support the Russian defense industry.

According to Western intelligence, a small number of North Korean troops are already in Ukraine. Their presence is expected to increase after the completion of training in Russia.

The US President says Ukraine should retaliate if North Korean troops cross its border.

For the first time, Ukrainian artillery attacked buildings with alleged North Korean military locations in the Kursk region.

President of Ukraine meets with Mette Frederiksen in Reykjavik to discuss military support and the Peace Formula. Denmark will allocate 4.2 billion kroner for the production of Ukrainian weapons, including drones and artillery.

Norway is considering a new agreement on assistance to Ukraine until 2030, which provides for an increase in annual support. Currently, the country provides $1.5 billion annually and allocates an additional €120 million for the Patriot system.

Head of the OP Andriy Yermak met with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. They discussed Ukraine's Victory Plan, military assistance, sanctions against Russia, and the threat of the DPRK's military use.

North Korea could earn about $5. 5 billion by supplying weapons to Russia. The DPRK could also send up to 20 thousand of its soldiers to Russia.

North Korea is implementing new security measures to protect Kim Jong-un due to the threat of assassination attempts. Pyongyang is installing communication jamming systems and drone detection equipment.

South Korean intelligence reports that the DPRK military is being trained in Russia. russia is teaching the North Korean military basic military terms, but they have difficulty understanding them.

The United States is holding consultations on how to respond to the potential involvement of the North Korean military by Russia. According to the State Department, the DPRK has sent about 10,000 soldiers to Russia.

The Presidents of Ukraine and South Korea have a telephone conversation about the participation of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine. The two countries will exchange delegations and strengthen cooperation in response to the escalation.

The South Korean president announced that a delegation will visit Ukraine to discuss the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. The delegation will brief the EU and meet with Ukrainian intelligence and defense officials.

The United States reports 10,000 North Korean troops sent to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine. Some of them have already moved closer to the Ukrainian border.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Song-hui has left for a visit to Moscow amid reports of troop deployments. The visit follows agreements to strengthen ties between the two countries.

The President of Ukraine announced the transfer of 3. 5 million artillery shells and a large number of missiles from North Korea to Russia. The information was announced during a press conference at the Ukraine-Northern Europe summit.

There are already 3,000 North Korean troops in Russia. President Zelensky said that their number will quickly increase to 12,000.

During his first working visit to Iceland, the President of Ukraine met with the Prime Minister. The parties discussed NATO membership, investments in the defense industry, and the production of drones.