The first units of North Korean troops trained in Russia have been deployed in the Kursk region, a Russian border area, Ukraine's military intelligence service said.

The U.S. has confirmed that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pegging North Korean troop count at 12,000.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has warned his government 'won't sit idle' after North Korea sends 12,000 troops to back Russia's war in Ukraine

TOKYO: Japan said on Friday (Oct 25) it was following with "serious concern" indications that North Korean troops are in Russia ahead of their possible deployment in Ukraine. "The Japanese government is ... monitoring the deployment of soldiers by North Korea to Russia with serious concern, including the p

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday did not deny a U.S. claim that North Korea has dispatched 3,000 troops to Russia but said it was up to Moscow to decide how they might be deployed, including possibly sending them to fight on the front lines against Ukraine. Top U.S. officials said...

The United States said there is evidence that North Korean troops are in Russia, a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv had learned that two North Korean military units were training in Russia for potential combat in Ukraine. VOA Pentagon Correspondent Carla Babb reports.

Putin says it is up to Moscow how to run its mutual defence clause with Pyongyang and accused the West of escalating the Ukraine war.

Ukraine's military intelligence service said on Thursday that the first North Korean units trained in Russia had been deployed in the Kursk region, a Russian border area where Ukrainian forces staged a major incursion in August. The Kremlin has previously dismissed reports about the North's troop deployment as "fake news".…

Ukraine has said that up to 12,000 North Korean soldiers may be mobilized to fight alongside Russian soldiers.

Ukraine's military intelligence service said on Thursday (Oct 24) that the first North Korean units trained in Russia had been deployed in the Kursk region, a Russian border area where Ukr

“If there are images they are a reflection of something,” he said in a tongue-in-cheek answer to whether Pyongyang had sent troops to help with Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Ukrainian military intelligence officials believe the troops have already entered combat zones.

First military units from DPRK left training grounds in eastern Russia and were spotted in Kursk region on Wednesday, Ukraine’s military intelligence said.

House intelligence committee chair Rep. Mike Turner said in a statement that the U.S. must think about targeting North Korean troops if they invade Ukraine.

South Korea's president said Seoul would "review" potentially supplying weapons to Ukraine as intelligence agency says 3,000 North Korean troops have already been sent to support Russia's war effort. More on DW.

South Korea's president said Seoul could "review" potentially supplying weapons to Ukraine after intelligence indicates 3,000 North Korean troops have already been sent to Russia sent to Russia. More on DW.

South Korea's president said Seoul could "review" potentially supplying weapons to Ukraine after intelligence indicates 3,000 North Korean troops have already been sent to Russia sent to Russia. More on DW.

Kirby noted that the North Korean soldiers in point are currently getting basic combat and familiarisation training at three Russian sites.

South Korea and Ukraine have estimated some 12,000 North Korean soldiers will be sent to Russia, with 3,000 already deployed.

Belarusian leader also says he’s “completely ready” to deploy Russian nukes housed in his country if provoked.

The U.S. said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go into combat in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go into combat in Ukraine.

American and South Korean officials say there's evidence that North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia in a potential escalation of a nearly 3-year-old war with Ukraine.

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — U.S. and South Korean officials said Wednesday that there’s evidence North Korea has dispatched troops to Russia in a potential escalation of the nearly 3-year-old war with Ukraine. If the soldiers’ goal is fighting with Russia in Ukraine, it would be the first time a third country puts boots on the […]

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told reporters Wednesday there is evidence that North Korean soldiers are in Russia, and that what they are doing there is “left to be seen.” His comments came a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government had information that two...

North Korean troops are now in Russia receiving training on drones and other equipment.

At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia and are training there, the United States said Wednesday, warning that they would become legitimate targets for Kyiv if they engage in combat in Ukraine.

WASHINGTON: At least 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been sent to Russia and are training there, the United States said on Wednesday (Oct 23), warning that they would become legitimate targets for Kyiv if they engage in combat in Ukraine. Russia and North Korea have boosted their political and milita