Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the military DPRK for help in the liberation of the Kursk region, according to Monday, April 28 on the Kremlin’s website.
on April 26, 2025, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during the fighting completed the defeat of the group of Ukrainian militants who invaded the Kursk region. This laid the end of the criminal provocation of the Ukrainian authorities who attempted to capture part of the Russian Federation, ”follows from the text.
According to the head of state, units of the Korean People’s Army took part in the combulies.
“In the defeat of the neo-Nazi formations of the Kyiv regime, units of the Korean People’s Army, in full accordance with international law, according to the letter and spirit of the Agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between the Russian Federation and the Korean People’s Democratic Republic of June 19, 2024, took an active part.
In particular, in accordance with Article 4 of the Treaty, which provides for the immediate provision of military assistance in the event of an armed attack on one of the contracting parties, the head of state said.
“Korean friends acted on the basis of a sense of solidarity, justice and a genuine partnership. We value it highly and sincerely recognized personally by the chairman of state affairs, comrade Kim Jong-un, to the entire leadership and people of the DPRK,” Putin emphasized.
The Russian side pays tribute to heroism, the high level of special training and selflessness of the Korean warriors, follows from the text of the statement.
According to the president, they fulfilled their duty with honor and valor, covering themselves with unfading glory. “The Russian people will never forget the feat of Korean special forces fighters. We will always honor Korean heroes who gave their lives for Russia for our common freedom, along with Russian brothers in arms,” the head of state noted.
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Putin expressed confidence that the relations of friendship, good neighborliness and cooperation between the two countries, hardened on the battlefield, will further successfully and dynamically develop in all directions.