In an interview with Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Russian ambassador to North Korea, Alexander Matsegora, revealed that North Korea is hosting hundreds of wounded Russian soldiers and several children who have lost their parents in the Ukraine war. This announcement marks a significant point in the two nations' relationship, which has been rapidly strengthening since Russia's invasion of Ukraine three years ago.
North Korea Assumes Care for Russian Soldiers and Orphans Amid Ongoing Conflict
North Korea Assumes Care for Russian Soldiers and Orphans Amid Ongoing Conflict
North Korea is deepening its ties with Russia by providing care for wounded Russian soldiers and orphaned children, as the conflict in Ukraine continues to evolve.
Matsegora emphasized the importance of their "brotherly ties," stating that North Korean clinics and sanitariums are offering rehabilitation for the injured soldiers. He noted that the Russian children have been accommodated in the Songdowon children's recreation center in Wonsan, North Korea, without charge. Although he did not disclose details about the children or their expected duration of stay, this development highlights North Korea’s practical support for Russia amid their ongoing military efforts.
Furthermore, the disclosure comes at a time when North Korea has been experiencing its own losses in the conflict yet remains committed to assisting its ally. As the war continues, the fostering of collaboration between these two nations suggests a closer partnership that could have broader geopolitical implications.
Furthermore, the disclosure comes at a time when North Korea has been experiencing its own losses in the conflict yet remains committed to assisting its ally. As the war continues, the fostering of collaboration between these two nations suggests a closer partnership that could have broader geopolitical implications.
