Putin lauds ‘heroism’ of North Koreans in liberating Kursk, Pyongyang says | Conflict News

Call between the two leaders comes days ahead of US President Donald Trump’s summit with Putin in Alaska.

Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded the “bravery” and “heroism” of North Korean soldiers in retaking Russia’s Kursk region from Ukrainian forces during a call with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, North Korean state media has reported.

Putin told Kim that he “highly appreciated” North Korea’s support and the “self-sacrificing spirit” displayed by its troops during…