Russia has, for the first time since the conflict between Moscow and Kyiv began, admitted that North Korean troops took part in its war against Ukraine, state media outlets in both Russia and South Korea reported.

For the first time, Russia admitted that there were North Korean military personnel fighting alongside its forces against Ukraine, proving Zelenskyy and South Korea's claims. "I would like to separately note the participation

This acknowledgement from Russia comes after Moscow stated it has fully reclaimed the Kursk region, nearly eight months after Ukraine's incursion in the region.