The DIU shared details about working with captured DPRK soldiers
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The DIU shared details about working with captured DPRK soldiers

a North Korean soldier
Source:  Radio Svoboda

Ukraine plans to use captured North Korean soldiers in its interests and obtain information from them that will help in the war against the occupiers.

Points of attention

  • Ukraine intends to leverage captured North Korean soldiers for valuable intelligence insights to benefit its position in the ongoing conflict.
  • The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine is actively preparing to engage with the captured North Korean soldiers, following Ukrainian legislation.
  • The presence of North Korean military personnel in conflict zones like Kursk raises concerns, with the captured soldiers now being investigated and communicated with by SBU.
  • The captured North Korean soldiers could serve as a significant information source for Ukraine, potentially impacting the course of the war against the occupiers.
  • The involvement of North Korean soldiers in hostilities, specifically in assault operations, underscores the complexity and international dimensions of the conflict in Ukraine.

The DIU was preparing to work with captured North Korean soldiers

This was stated by Yevheniy Yerin, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

In any case, I can say that this is the right and necessary incident for Ukraine and for our position, which we will use in our interests. This is interesting and necessary information that we can get from them. Plus, the very fact of confirmation of participation from direct participants from the territory of North Korea is also a very necessary fact for us.

According to him, specialists who know the specifics of North Korea are currently working with the prisoners.

The participation of the military personnel of this country has long been known and announced by the Main Intelligence Directorate. Believe me, we were preparing. And not only us, but all the relevant services involved in this process were preparing for such events. And accordingly, we are absolutely ready within the limits specified by the legislation of Ukraine.

Captured North Korean soldier

He added that currently the Russian Federation is using North Korean soldiers only in the Kursk region. There is no information about the possible participation of North Korean soldiers in the territory of Ukraine.

The very fact of their presence is already a factor that affects, albeit not critically and not decisively, but it affects the course of the war. Their main task is, as a rule, participation in assault operations or in some other operations. They are mostly used as part of the marines, airborne troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. They are primarily cannon fodder. Among them are various specialists who deal with various issues, but in general, it is, relatively speaking, infantry.

Ukrainian fighters captured two North Korean soldiers in Kursk

Ukrainian Defense Forces captured two North Korean soldiers who were wounded during fighting in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation. The North Koreans were brought to Kyiv, and the SSU is in contact with them.

This was announced by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on January 11.

Our soldiers captured North Korean soldiers in Kursk. These are two soldiers who, although wounded, survived, were taken to Kyiv, and are communicating with SBU investigators.

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The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with new aid packages — what exactly

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The Netherlands

The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with 7 million euros as part of the Comprehensive Assistance Package coordinated by NATO and 20 million euros to support energy infrastructure.

Points of attention

  • The Netherlands is providing Ukraine with 7 million euros through a NATO-coordinated Comprehensive Assistance Package and an additional 20 million euros to support energy infrastructure.
  • The aid package includes non-lethal support like fuel, medical supplies, and winter equipment, to assist Ukraine in defending against Russian aggression.
  • Ukraine can rely on the continuous support of the Netherlands in political, military, financial, and moral aspects, with over 10 billion euros allocated in military aid.
  • One of the primary focuses of aid is the restoration of the Ukrainian power system, damaged due to attacks by the Russian Federation, showcasing the strategic support from the Netherlands.
  • The Dutch Ambassador emphasized the longstanding commitment of the Netherlands in providing military, humanitarian, and economic assistance to Ukraine, with plans to contribute an additional 6 billion euros.

Ukraine will receive new aid from the Netherlands

This was stated by Dutch Foreign Minister Kaspar Veldkamp at a joint briefing in Kyiv with his Ukrainian counterpart Andriy Sybiga.

The Netherlands remains committed to supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russian aggression. I will just announce to Minister Sybiza that the Netherlands will provide €7 million as part of the NATO-coordinated Comprehensive Assistance Package (CAP) for Ukraine. Through the CAP, NATO provides non-lethal support to Ukraine, such as fuel, medical supplies, winter equipment and electronic warfare equipment.

Veldkamp noted that the Netherlands' military support commitments to Ukraine amount to 10.4 billion euros, and total assistance, including non-military assistance, amounts to 70.1 billion euros.

He assured that Ukraine can continue to count on the long-term support of the Netherlands — political, military, financial, and moral.

In addition, the head of Dutch diplomacy also announced the allocation of an additional 20 million euros to support Ukraine's energy infrastructure, in addition to the 45 million euro contribution that the country made last year.

We continue our collaboration with institutions such as the EBRD on energy security and infrastructure for Ukraine. This will finance the necessary repairs for Ukraine to keep Ukraine’s energy system operational.

What is known about the Netherlands' plans to help Ukraine?

The Dutch Ambassador to Ukraine emphasized that for three years since the beginning of the criminal war unleashed by Russia against Ukraine, his country has been providing military, humanitarian, and economic assistance.

Indeed, 3.8 billion euros have already been received, but another 6 billion euros are planned. Thus, the Netherlands has allocated more than 10 billion euros in military aid, of which almost four have already been received, — emphasized Alle Dorhout.

He noted that one of the priority areas of assistance to Ukraine for the Netherlands remains the restoration of the Ukrainian energy system damaged by attacks by the criminal army of the Russian Federation.

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