“North Korea is now a more important ally for Russia than Iran or China,” said Oleg Ignatov, senior Russia analyst for Crisis Group.

After months of fierce fighting, Ukraine has lost control of the Kursk salient - a devastating blow in the ongoing war. In this episode, we examine how Russian and North Korean forces overran ...

Derek Huffman, a Texas man who relocated his family to Russia in 2025 seeking "traditional values," has been sent to combat in Ukraine despite assurances he would serve in a non-combat role.