SEOUL, Dec 27, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un highlighted on Saturday how his nation and Russia had shared "blood, life and death" in the Ukraine war, as he sent President Vladimir Putin new year's greetings. Earlier this month, Pyongyang acknowledged that it had sent troops to clear mines in Russia's Kursk region in August 2025. Kim sent Putin his new year's greetings a day after the North Korean leader ordered officials to step up missile production. In addition to sending troops to fight for Russia, Pyongyang has sent artillery shells, missiles and long-range rocket systems. In return, Russia is sending North Korea financial aid, military technology and food and energy supplies, analysts have said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 27, 2025 02:48 UTC