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Lavrov: North Korean soldiers fighting with Russia against 'Nazi Ukrainian gang'
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Lavrov: North Korean soldiers fighting with Russia against 'Nazi Ukrainian gang'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that North Korean soldiers are fighting alongside Russian forces in the Kursk region.
  • Lavrov referred to the Ukrainian forces as a "Nazi Ukrainian gang."
  • The report suggests this involvement signifies a potential shift in Russian strategy amid the conflict.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov acknowledged on Monday that North Korean soldiers are participating in combat operations alongside Russian troops in the Kursk region. Lavrov reportedly made these remarks during a conversation with his North Korean counterpart, Choe Son Hui.

According to North Korea's state news agency KCNA, Lavrov stated that Pyongyang's deployed troops are fighting to expel what he termed the "Ukrainian Nazi gang" and foreign mercenaries from the Kursk area. This assertion highlights the presence of foreign soldiers in the ongoing conflict within western Russia.

Ukrainian Nazi gang

— Sergey LavrovLavrov's description of Ukrainian forces during a conversation with North Korea's Foreign Minister.

KCNA also reported that Lavrov and Choe Son Hui discussed joint efforts to establish a "new and fair world order." The involvement of North Korean troops is described as a significant development, potentially indicating a change in Russia's strategy for reclaiming contested territories following Ukraine's invasion of Kursk in 2024.

new and fair world order

— Sergey LavrovLavrov's statement regarding joint efforts between Russia and North Korea, as reported by KCNA.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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