Andrei Belousov, Russia’s new Defence Minister since May 2024, is in the news amid North Korea’s tribute to Russia’s Ukraine fighters.
North Korea has attended a memorial ceremony in Pyongyang marking the first anniversary of North Korean troops fighting alongside Russia in the Kursk region. Kim Jong Un has praised the soldiers' heroism, while Russia and North Korea have agreed to deepen military cooperation through a new treaty covering 2027-2031. The event highlights North Korea's ongoing support for Moscow amid the Ukraine conflict.