In brief
In a recent interview, Alexander Matsegora, the Russian ambassador to North Korea, revealed that hundreds of Russian soldiers injured in the Ukraine conflict are being rehabilitated in North Korean facilities, accompanied by numerous Russian children who have lost their parents in the fighting. This development marks a significant strengthening of ties between the two countries, as North Korea has seen a surge in casualties while simultaneously providing medical care to Russian troops.
Matsegora highlighted that the support is emblematic of the “brotherly ties” the nations share, with North Korean medical centers assisting soldiers free of charge. Furthermore, Russian children orphaned due to the conflict are being accommodated in a dedicated children's recreation center on the coast. Notably, the specifics on the duration of their stay and other details about the children were not disclosed, raising questions about the humanitarian aspect of this arrangement.
