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Russia and North Korea Deepen Ties, Aiming for 'New World Order' Amid Ukraine War Support
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Russia and North Korea Deepen Ties, Aiming for 'New World Order' Amid Ukraine War Support

From Dagens Nyheter · () Swedish

Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Analysis Named sources Context piece
  • Russia and North Korea aim to build a "new and just world order," signaling Russia's need for more North Korean support in its war against Ukraine.
  • The two nations have deepened cooperation, with North Korea supplying ammunition and soldiers in exchange for advanced military technology from Moscow.
  • Concerns exist about North Korea potentially sending more soldiers to Ukraine, as suggested by Ukrainian President Zelenskyy.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia and North Korea are working together to establish a "new and just world order." This declaration suggests Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking increased support from North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The "axis of anti-democratic powers", Russia, Iran, and North Korea, have long supported each other. Iran has provided Russia with drones, while China has been a crucial economic backer and technology supplier. North Korea has supplied Russia with ammunition, ballistic missiles, and approximately 10,000 soldiers, receiving payment and advanced military technology in return.

Russia and North Korea are united in their efforts to create a new, just world order based on the principles of multipolarity, genuine equality, and consideration for national interests.

— Sergey LavrovDescribing the shared goals between Russia and North Korea in a telegram to his North Korean counterpart.

Lavrov pledged to increase cooperation with North Korea in "all areas" to bolster regional and international security. He emphasized that Moscow and Pyongyang are united in their pursuit of a multipolar world order based on equality and national interests. This close collaboration was formalized in June 2024 with a defense pact, followed by the deployment of thousands of North Korean soldiers to Russia's Kursk region.

Lavrov described the North Korean army's involvement as a testament to "militant friendship." While acknowledging the high casualties among North Korean soldiers, he noted the benefits for Pyongyang, including combat experience and billions of dollars in revenue. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that North Korea plans to send an additional 30,000 to 50,000 soldiers to support Russia's war effort, addressing Russia's troop shortages.

The Korean People's Army's participation in the operations to drive out the Ukrainian Nazi clique and foreign mercenaries from Kursk is a clear testament to the tradition of militant friendship forged by heroic previous generations.

— Sergey LavrovReferring to the involvement of North Korean soldiers in Russia's conflict in Ukraine.
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Originally published by Dagens Nyheter in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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