Umerov talks to Austin about participation of DPRK military in war against Ukraine

Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed the participation of North Korean military in the war against Ukraine.

Umerov reported this on Facebook.

The ministers also discussed the current situation at the front, in particular at the Kursk and Pokrovsk directions. Special attention was paid to the United States’ continued support for Ukraine’s defense industry.

Umerov emphasized that Ukraine is actively developing its own production and is grateful to the United States for its assistance in this area.

“Together with our allies, we will continue to strengthen our defense, providing the Armed Forces with everything they need,” he said.

The Defense Minister thanked the American partners for their continued support of Ukraine in its struggle for independence.