Russia is getting help from an unexpected ally – North Korea. The country is sending thousands of soldiers to Russia. They will help rebuild the damaged Kursk region. This region was hurt during the war with Ukraine.
Russia’s Security Council Secretary, Sergei Shoigu, announced this on Wednesday. He just got back from visiting North Korea’s capital, Pyongyang. There, he met with the country’s leader, Kim Jong-un. Shoigu said North Korea will send 5,000 construction workers and 1,000 demining personnel to Russia.
This help from North Korea is seen as a friendly gesture. But not everyone is happy about it. South Korea and Japan, countries near North Korea, are speaking out against the plan. They say it goes against United Nations sanctions on North Korea. There are concerns about the growing military relationship between Pyongyang and Moscow.
The US is also worried. A spokesperson for the US State Department told a South Korean news agency that Russia using North Korean workers and soldiers to support their war in Ukraine is very concerning. North Korea is heavily relying on Russia for financial support, and this deal might be a way for them to get it.
The news was reported by various international sources, including the BBC.
What’s Next?
The situation is still developing. More information is coming out about the details of the agreement between North Korea and Russia. The international community is watching closely to see how this will affect the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the relationships between these countries.
Key Players
- Sergei Shoigu – Russia’s Security Council Secretary
- United States – expressing concern over the agreement
- South Korea and Japan – speaking out against the plan
The world is waiting to see what happens next. Will this agreement change the course of the war in Ukraine? How will it affect the relationships between North Korea, Russia, and other countries? Only time will tell.