Volodin Credits Kim Jong Un With Kursk ‘Liberation’ as Russia Deepens NK Cooperation
Russian Parliament Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin thanked Kim Jong Un for North Korea’s aid in the Ukraine war, including troops and missiles that Moscow claims helped ‘liberate’ Kursk, as Moscow and Pyongyang pursue long‑term military cooperation; Seoul cites North Korean casualties and both countries are expanding ties through 2027–2031 plans.