North Korea’s involvement in the Ukraine war is raising eyebrows. What motivated the isolated regime to send its troops to fight alongside Russia? In this episode of Grey Zone, Ananya Dutta dives deep into the complex geopolitical shifts that are reshaping the battlefield.

Russia announced the liberation of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces, with North Korean troops playing a significant role. Ukraine disputes this claim, stating that fighting is still ongoing.

NORTH KOREA: NORTH KOREA confirmed for the first time that it has sent troops to fight for Russia in the war with Ukraine. In response, Russian President Vladimir Putin personally thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the role of North Korean troops in driving Ukrainian forces out of Russia’s Kursk region.