A recent United Nations report reveals that Russia has deployed thousands of North Korean soldiers and military resources to aid its war efforts in Ukraine, leading to violations of international law. The Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), which includes the U.S., U.K., and Japan, reported that North Korea supplied over 11,000 troops, at least 100 ballistic missiles, and up to 9 million rounds of ammunition in 2024. This military cooperation has enabled increased missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, particularly targeting civilian infrastructure.
The report also noted that North Korea may have sent an additional 3,000 troops to Russia early in 2025. In a reciprocal arrangement, Russia has been supporting North Korea’s ballistic missile development and has provided them with advanced military equipment. Both nations have reportedly violated multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions, including arms transfers and military training, suggesting an ongoing deepening of their military alliance.
In April, North Korea confirmed its troops had engaged alongside Russian forces, claiming they helped reclaim control over the Kursk region under a mutual defense pact signed by Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin in June 2024. Both nations deny transferring arms, despite these assurances.
As Russia continues its military assaults, including drone strikes that have killed civilians, there are discussions of a potential new round of peace talks with Ukraine, which has signaled readiness to negotiate. However, Moscow’s demands, including territorial concessions and a commitment to neutrality regarding NATO, are viewed by Ukraine as unacceptable. The ongoing conflict, which has claimed countless lives, remains Europe’s most deadly war since World War II.
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