Why is Russia relying on North Korean troops?
Apr 28, 2025•7 min•Season 1Ep. 1093
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Episode description
North Korean soldiers are fighting and dying in combat in Ukraine. Ukrainian intelligence estimates about 60% of the shells fired by the Russian army were provided by North Korea. What does it say about Vladimir Putin that he had to turn to Kim Jong Un for help?
Writer: Matt Russell with additional reporting by Nina Kuryata and Claudia Williams.
Producer: Rebecca Moore
Host: Tomini Babs
Photography: Joe Mee
Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore
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