politics
April 27, 2026
Russian defense minister awards North Korean troops in Pyongyang (VIDEOS)
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has decorated North Korean troops, who helped liberate Russia’s Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces, with the Order of Courage
TL;DR
- Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov awarded North Korean troops the Order of Courage.
- The North Korean soldiers were recognized for helping liberate Russia's Kursk Region from Ukrainian forces.
- They also participated in mine-clearing activities in the Kursk Region.
- Belousov described the North Korean troops as "true heroes of our time."
- The award was given on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin.
- A museum and memorial dedicated to the North Korean soldiers was opened.
- Belousov held talks with Kim Jong-un to discuss intensifying military ties.
- Both Russia and North Korea desire to develop defense cooperation sustainably.
- Moscow is ready to sign a Russian-Korean Military Cooperation Plan for 2027-2031 this year.
- Bilateral relations have reached an "unprecedentedly high level."
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