North Korean involvement in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
North Korea has been involved in the Russo-Ukrainian War since 2022, when it supported Russia by recognizing the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic and Lugansk People's Republic. In the fall of 2024, North Korea reportedly sent military personnel to Russia who fought against Ukraine for Russia in Russian uniforms and under Russian command.
North Korea–Ukraine relations - Wikipedia
Bilateral relations between North Korea and Ukraine were suspended in July 2022 due to the North Korea's recognition of the separatist Donetsk People's Republic and Luhansk People's Republic in eastern Ukraine.
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