The President of Ukraine spoke at the Crimean Platform Summit in Latvia. Zelenskyy emphasized that Ukraine's support demonstrates the failure of Russia's attempts to legitimize the occupation of Crimea and other international crimes.
A balloon from the DPRK burst over the presidential complex in Seoul, dropping debris. This is the second such incident in recent months, raising concerns about the vulnerability of key South Korean facilities.
The dictator of Belarus denies that North Korean troops are preparing for a war in Ukraine. He said that Belarus has no plans to attack, but is ready to use nuclear weapons in self-defense.
The White House confirms sending 3,000 North Korean troops to Russia. The US stated that if they participate in a war against Ukraine, they will become legitimate targets for the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The Belarusian dictator said that the deployment of NATO troops to Ukraine could provoke Russia to use the most dangerous weapons. lukashenko made the statement on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan.
Germany has summoned a DPRK diplomat over reports about North Korean soldiers being sent to russia to take part in the war in Ukraine. The German Foreign Ministry considers this to be a violation of the European peace order.
South Korean intelligence reports 3,000 DPRK troops already in Russia. In particular, a special operations unit. They are to be distributed to a number of military educational institutions in Russia. According to the NIS, another 10,000 DPRK troops are expected to arrive in Russia by the end of the year.
The National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center reports on the movement of North Korean troops from the Far East to the interior of Russia. Earlier, it was reported that Russia plans to use Koreans in Kursk and send 3,000 DPRK troops to Russia.
U. S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said there is evidence of the presence of North Korean troops in Russia. He added that it is not yet known what role they will play there.
South Korean lawmakers said that the DPRK has sent 3,000 troops to Russia to support the war against Ukraine. According to them, 10,000 North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by December.
The head of Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Service said that Russia is transferring nuclear weapons technology to the DPRK in exchange for military personnel and shells. According to him, by the end of October, 2,600 North Korean troops will arrive to fight in the Kursk region.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said he could not confirm the participation of DPRK troops in the war in Ukraine. South Korea will provide an update on this issue next week.
The DPRK leader inspected strategic missile bases and called for readiness to retaliate. The visit took place on the eve of the US presidential election, which may be an attempt to draw attention to Pyongyang's military power.
The head of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine said that the first North Korean troops could appear in the Kursk area tomorrow. They will help defend the Kursk region from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but their number and equipment are still unknown.
North Korea has sent fighter pilots to vladivostok to potentially help russia in its war with Ukraine. This may be due to the lack of russian pilots and the supply of aircraft to the DPRK.
The President of Ukraine announced the training of two brigades of 6,000 DPRK troops in russia. Zelenskyy called on the world to react harshly to North Korea's interference in the war in Europe.
President Zelenskyy announces normal dialog with South Korea, but notes restrictions on military aid. Ukraine records the presence of the North Korean military in the occupied territories.
The Lithuanian Foreign Minister proposes to return to Macron's idea of deploying troops in Ukraine. This is due to reports of cooperation between the DPRK and Russia in the military sphere.
The arrival of DPRK military personnel at a russian military base in primorsky krai has been recorded. Presumably, this is military unit 44980 of the 127th motorized rifle division in the village of sergeevka.
north korea denies reports of sending 1,500 troops to russia to help in the war against ukraine. South Korea insists that the DPRK is providing military support to Russia's aggressive actions in Ukraine.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Central Intelligence Center said that the DPRK could send military to dig trenches on the border with Ukraine. This will relieve the Russian infantry, and the Koreans may be mixed with Buryats and Yakuts in Russian battalions.
The French Defense Minister said that the involvement of the North Korean military in the war could be a “turning point” for sending French forces to Ukraine. He also commented on Zelenskyy's Victory Plan.
The US warned of the danger of North Korea sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine. The DPRK could send up to 12,000 soldiers, including 1,500 special forces.
Seoul may send intelligence officers and experts to Ukraine in response to the DPRK's support for russia. South Korea is also considering the possibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kyiv after providing humanitarian aid.
President Zelenskyy said that partners need to be determined because of the DPRK's new role in supporting Russia. He emphasized that Putin is afraid of peace and is looking for ways to increase aggression by involving North Korea.
The US Secretary of Defense urged to continue to resist Putin's aggression. Austin warned that if Ukraine falls, the whole of Europe will be under Putin's shadow.
The head of the National Security and Defense Council's Center for Political Analysis said that the story with the flags of Russia and the DPRK on the Pokrovske direction is an information operation. Russia will use the DPRK issue to intimidate Ukraine by exaggerating the number of North Korean troops.
The ATESh movement conducted reconnaissance of the Bryansk Electromechanical Plant, which produces electronic warfare and other important equipment for the Russian military-industrial complex. The guerrillas published the coordinates of the facility and details of its activities.
A spokesperson for the European Commission expressed concern about the possible deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia. This violates UN resolutions and indicates an escalation of Russia's illegal actions against Ukraine.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the involvement of the DPRK military in Russia's war against Ukraine would mean a significant escalation. He discussed this issue with the President of South Korea during a telephone conversation.