US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment



News US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment Moscow dismisses allegation after acknowledging cooperation, lauding DPRK ‘brothers’ amid calls for a Ukraine ceasefire Anton Sokolin April 30, 2025 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean soldiers undergoing training in Russia as part of their deployment to the Kursk region \| Image: Screenshot from footage by Marina Kim The U.S. has accused North Korea and Russia of violating U.N. sanctions by deploying DPRK troops to fight against Ukraine, after the two states openly acknowledged the role of North Korean soldiers in liberating the Kursk region. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce raised concerns about North Korea’s “direct involvement” in the Ukraine war during a briefing on Tuesday, pointing out that Russia’s training of DPRK soldiers “directly violates [U.N.] Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874 and 2270.” The U.S. has accused North Korea and Russia of violating U.N. sanctions by deploying DPRK troops to fight against Ukraine, after the two states openly acknowledged the role of North Korean soldiers in liberating the Kursk region. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce raised concerns about North Korea’s “direct involvement” in the Ukraine war during a briefing on Tuesday, pointing out that Russia’s training of DPRK soldiers “directly violates [U.N.] Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874 and 2270.” Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment

Moscow dismisses allegation after acknowledging cooperation, lauding DPRK ‘brothers’ amid calls for a Ukraine ceasefire

Anton Sokolin April 30, 2025

US accuses North Korea, Russia of violating UN sanctions with troop deployment

North Korean soldiers undergoing training in Russia as part of their deployment to the Kursk region | Image: Screenshot from footage by Marina Kim

The U.S. has accused North Korea and Russia of violating U.N. sanctions by deploying DPRK troops to fight against Ukraine, after the two states openly acknowledged the role of North Korean soldiers in liberating the Kursk region.

State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce raised concerns about North Korea’s “direct involvement” in the Ukraine war during a briefing on Tuesday, pointing out that Russia’s training of DPRK soldiers “directly violates [U.N.] Security Council Resolutions 1718, 1874 and 2270.”

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