Russia and North Korea will soon begin construction of a road bridge over the Tumen river between the two countries, Russia's ambassador to Pyongyang was quoted as saying by state news agency RIA. The bridge was agreed during a visit by President Vladimir Putin to North Korea in 2024 when the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement.

Pyongyang has responded 'positively' to resumption of contacts between Moscow and Washington, Russia's ambassador to North Korea tells state media - Anadolu Ajansı

The reinforcements for Russia’s war in Ukraine brought the number of North Korean troops deployed to about 11,000, according to an assessment by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff.