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North Korea's support for Russia's war effort

DW reporters
August 14, 2026

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has pledged "unconditional support" for Russia's war in Ukraine, sending troops, missiles and other crucial equipment.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Russia's Defence Minister Andrey Belousov and Russia's State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin raise a toast during a banquet
Image: KCNA/REUTERS
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