Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Kim Jong Un Orders Combat Readiness Amid Russia-Ukraine War
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un told his military to get ready for a real fight, as the war in Ukraine continues.
He wants his forces to be able to win any battle.
Kim watched an artillery drill, but the location wasn't revealed.
North Korea is working more closely with Russia and is said to have sent troops and weapons to help them in the war against Ukraine.
Some of these soldiers were reportedly disguised as Russians.
Ukraine's President Zelensky has criticized Russia for using these soldiers.
Kim Jong Un ordered North Korean armed forces to prepare for 'real war'.
North Korea is deepening ties with Russia and strengthening military cooperation.
The artillery exercise was observed by Kim Jong Un and senior military officials.
North Korea has allegedly sent troops and weapons to Russia for the Ukraine war.
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticized Russia for exploiting North Korean soldiers.
- Who
- Kim Jong Un ordered the military, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized Russia.
- What
- Kim Jong Un ordered the North Korean military to prepare for war and conducted an artillery exercise.
- When
- The recent artillery exercise took place, amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
- Where
- The exact location of the artillery exercise was not revealed.
- Why
- Kim Jong Un seeks to deepen ties with Russia and strengthen military cooperation.
North Korean Stance
Ukrainian Stance
Military Aid and Cooperation
North Korean Stance
Deepening ties and cooperation with Russia.
Ukrainian Stance
Ukraine criticizes Russia for exploiting North Korean soldiers.
- Leader
- Kim Jong Un
- Military Order
- Prepare for 'real war'
- Military Cooperation
- North Korea and Russia
- Alleged Aid to Russia
- Troops, artillery shells, missiles, rocket systems
- Zelensky's Stance
- Criticized Russia for exploitation