The Chief of the General Staff of Russia, Gerasimov, officially acknowledged the participation of North Korean volunteers in the war: "The troops of North Korea fought side by side with the Russian army in the Kursk region, demonstrating an indomitable will and heroic spirit."
Subsequently, Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that North Korean military personnel participated in this operation, which was carried out within the framework of the actions stipulated by Article Four of the Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and North Korea: "The solidarity shown by our North Korean friends reflects the high level and practical alliance of our two countries' relations. We believe that our relations will continue to strengthen and develop according to the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries."
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