North Koreans Build Drones for Russia Under Fake Visas

Russia's drone industry is relying heavily on North Korean workers, who are allegedly being paid up to $800 million annually. This report comes from the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team, which found that up to 25,000 North Koreans are working in Russia's drone sector, including at facilities in Alabuga, Tatarstan.

The development highlights the deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea, with both countries benefiting from this arrangement. Russia gains access to a new pool of workers for its industries supporting its war in Ukraine, while Kim's regime earns foreign currency that helps finance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.