Military Cooperation
North Korea welcomes engineer troops back from Russia's Kursk region
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North Korea held a welcoming ceremony for engineer troops who completed a mine clearance mission in Russia's Kursk region amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Leader Kim Jong-un honored the unit by awarding medals while mourning the loss of nine personnel. The troops returned after 120 days since their deployment in early August.
In response to Vladimir Putin's New Year's message, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent his own greeting to the Russian president, calling their bilateral ties a 'precious common asset' forged through 'full mutual support' this year. The exchange underscores deepening alliance ties, including North Korea's troop support in Ukraine.
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Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces, General Charles Kahariri, welcomed high-level delegations from Sierra Leone and Azerbaijan at the Defence Headquarters in Nairobi on November 21, 2025. The meetings aimed to strengthen military ties and fast-track cooperation agreements. Discussions highlighted historical partnerships and future diplomatic commitments.