Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524 Guardian staff Sun 26 Apr 2026 20.32 EDT Russian defense minister Andrey Belousov (second from left) meets North Korean leader Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang, where the two countries agreed to ‘long-term’ military cooperation. Photograph: Russian Defence Ministry Press Service Handout/EPA Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un strengthens military ties with Russia and hails soldiers who fought in Kursk Russian delegation visits Pyongyang; 16 killed in drone strikes across region; Zelenskyy accuses Putin of ‘nuclear terrorism’ over Chornobyl risks. What we know on day 1,524 Guardian staff Sun 26 Apr 2026 20.32 EDT North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has hailed the troops from his country who fought alongside Russia in Kur...