Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a video post on his social media account regarding the latest situation in the ongoing clashes in the Kursk region that Russia has redeployed North Korean soldiers to the Kursk front.

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service reported on Wednesday that North Korean troops sent to Russia to fight against Ukraine have not participated in the clashes in the Kursk region since mid-January.

According to the news of BBC, citing Western officials, it is estimated that at least 1,000 of the 11,000 soldiers sent from North Korea have been killed. North Korean soldiers are unprepared for modern warfare and are particularly vulnerable to drones, added the British broadcaster.

Military experts state that if North Korea’s casualties continue at this rate, the situation is unsustainable.

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Türkiye’s Fidan Calls for Leaders’ Summit on Ukraine War

On May 30, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the recent peace talks in Istanbul have brought a new dimension to diplomatic efforts on Ukraine and proposed a leaders’ summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “A summit with leaders from Russia, Ukraine, and the US could help achieve a long-term ceasefire,” he said.

Speaking at a joint press conference in Kyiv with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Fidan emphasized Türkiye’s ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that President Erdoğan has been working actively since the war began. He added that talks in Istanbul on May 16 led to concrete results, including a prisoner swap.

Fidan shared insights from his prior visit to Moscow and said Russia is open to further talks on June 2. He stressed the importance of continuing momentum and involving international actors to build common ground for peace.

Fidan is also scheduled to meet with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Andriy Yermak, Rustem Umerov, and representatives of the Crimean Tatar and Gagauz Turkish communities.

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