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Russian President Vladimir Putin is publicly praising North Korean troops, declaring they are fighting "side by side" with Russian forces as Moscow intensifies its military campaign in Ukraine. Speaking in a televised address, Putin acknowledges North Korea’s active participation on the battlefield, marking a significant and provocative development in the ongoing war. The statements come as Pyongyang officially confirms it has deployed forces to assist Russia, particularly during recent battles near Kursk, deepening fears of an expanding internationalization of the Ukraine conflict.
Putin’s remarks, delivered with overt gratitude. . .
