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North Korea's Kim hails ground commanders of troops deployed in Russia's war against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un praised troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region for their role in Ukraine war, emphasizing their achievements and the army's status. A commendation ceremony is planned for these service members.

2025-08-21

Trump played nice with Putin. Is Kim Jong-un next?

Trump faced backlash for supporting Putin's cease-fire proposal in Ukraine talks, raising concerns about accountability for Russian war crimes and North Korea's military cooperation with Russia amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

2025-08-17

Trump tells Zelensky that Putin wants more of Ukraine, urges Kyiv make a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Ukraine should make a deal to end the war with Russia because "Russia is a very big power, and they're not," after a summit where Vladimir Putin was reported to have demanded more Ukrainian land.

2025-08-17

Europe stresses need to protect Ukrainian interests ahead of Trump-Putin talks

European leaders welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, while stressing the need to keep pressure on Moscow and protect Ukrainian and European security interests.

2025-08-10

North's troop dispatch to Russia signals deepening cooperation, Unification Ministry says

The South Korean government believes North Korea’s decision to send more personnel to Russia serves not only economic interests but also broader strategic goals, a Ministry of Unification official said Thursday.

2025-06-19

Putin says Russia ready to work to end fighting in Ukraine after call with Trump

Moscow is ready to work toward ending the fighting in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday following a two-hour phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump.

2025-05-20

North Korea's Kim could face war crime probe for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un may face an International Criminal Court war crime probe for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine.

2025-05-19

Top Russian general confirms North Korean troop dispatch to Ukraine war

Russia's top general has confirmed for the first time that North Korean troops have been fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine as he held talks with President Vladimir Putin.

2025-04-27

‘Join us at the table’

Transcending our differences to pave the way for peace requires resolve and conviction.

2024-06-09

Pianist Daniel Lindemann to release single to remember Russia-Ukraine war victims

German entertainer and jazz pianist Daniel Lindemann will release his new digital single "They Smiled" as a tribute to his friends who died in Russia's war against Ukraine, his agency Drama House Studio said Monday.

2023-11-13