North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

North Korea confirmed for the first time in April 2025 that it had sent troops to fight alongside Russia against Ukraine, two days after Russia said North Korean soldiers helped it retake the Kursk region.

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Apr 26, 2025Only lean-left coverage:Russia confirms North Korean troops are in Ukraine and claims Kursk region is retaken
  2. Apr 28, 2025North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

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Last development · Apr 28, 2025 — North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· 519d ago

North Korea confirms it has dispatched troops to Russia to fight Ukraine

InsiderLean Left· 519d ago

Russia and North Korea finally admit that Kim Jong Un's troops were fighting Ukraine

NPRLean Left· 519d ago· ran in 2 outlets

North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

NBC NewsLean Left· 519d ago

North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia, calling them 'heroes'

NBC NewsLean Left· 521d ago

Russia confirms North Korean troops are in Ukraine and claims Kursk region is retaken

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Delaware Public MediaCenter· 519d ago· ran in 2 outlets

North Korea confirms it sent troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

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ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 519d ago

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ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 519d ago

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ABC 10 SacramentoCenter· 519d ago

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ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 519d ago

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NBC New YorkLean Left· 519d ago

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NBC10 PhiladelphiaLean Left· 519d ago

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NBC ChicagoLean Left· 519d ago

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WMURCenter· 519d ago

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BNO NewsCenter· 519d ago

North Korea confirms soldiers were sent to Russia to fight Ukrainian forces

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Breitbart NewsRight· 519d ago

North Korea Confirms Troop Presence in Ukraine War

Washington ExaminerRight· 519d ago

North Korea confirms it dispatched troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 519d ago

North Korea confirms soldiers sent to fight with Russia against Ukraine

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