The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), better known as North Korea, is expected to participate in the reconstruction of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Republic and Luganks People’s Republic. Pyongyang’s decision to recognize the two Russia-backed entities in eastern Ukraine was almost certainly greenlit by China – North Korea’s nominal ally – although that does … Continue reading Why Did North Korea Recognize Ukraine’s Breakaway Donbass Republics?