Summary

Russia’s upper house ratified a treaty with North Korea committing to mutual military support, strengthening ties between the two countries.

This comes as the U.S. confirms the presence of 10,000 North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, reportedly preparing to aid Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.

This deployment would mark North Korea’s first major combat involvement since the Korean War.

Western and South Korean officials fear Russia may exchange military technology with North Korea, potentially boosting Pyongyang’s nuclear and missile capabilities.