Until recently, neither Moscow nor Pyongyang did not acknowledge North Korea’s involvement in the conflict, despite the increasing evidence. This changed on Saturday, when Russia Thanks to the North Korean forces, with a decisive role in “liberating” the Cursk region.
More than 10,000 soldiers from North Korea are believed to have been sent to Russia since October. Despite the heavy losses – and the seizure of two North Korean soldiers by the Ukrainian forces In January Pyongyang has been silent so far.
On Monday, North Korea said the publication was carried out by “command” Kim Jong -un under the terms of a joint defense treaty signed with Russia.
“The liberalization of the Corsak region to repel the adventurous invasion of the Russian Federation by the Ukrainian authorities has concluded Benkat.”
Putin expressed his gratitude to North Korea and Kim on Monday, saying in a statement issued by the Kremlin that he would always respect the “Korean heroes” who fought for common freedom with their Russian brothers in arms.
Kim has significantly announced that a memorial honors the fallen soldiers will soon be held in Pyongyang, as flowers are placed in their graves, in recognition of war taxes.