Russia praises North Korea’s support in the liberation of the Kursk Region

North Korea has demonstrated strong support for Russia by sending its troops to assist in repelling the Ukrainian advance into Russia‘s Kursk Region, as stated by Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.

The long-speculated presence of North Korean forces in the region was officially acknowledged earlier today during a televised discussion between Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Valery Gerasimov, the chief of the General Staff.

The deployment of North Korean troops was made possible under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang, which took effect last December. This treaty includes provisions for mutual military support ‘by all means available’ in the event of an attack, as noted by Zakharova.

She remarked, ‘The solidarity exhibited by our Korean allies reflects the high, essentially allied nature of our relationship. We are optimistic that our partnership will continue to grow and evolve.’

General Gerasimov commended the DPRK troops for their ‘high professionalism, courage, and heroism in battle,’ highlighting their ‘resilience’ and their role in liberating the area around Sudzha, previously held by Ukrainian forces.

Kiev and its Western allies had long claimed that North Korean troops were engaged in the conflict in the Kursk Region, which was invaded by Ukrainian forces last August.

Until Saturday, both Pyongyang and Moscow had neither confirmed nor denied these allegations, while the Russian president had previously stated that it was up to the two countries to decide how to fulfill their commitments under the partnership agreement.