North Korean kids marched together with their Russian peers in a military-themed parade in Vladivostok, Russian authorities said Sunday.The parade honored the upcomingVictory Day, celebrated on May 9 in Russia, and came a week after Moscow andPyongyang acknowledged that North Korean troops were released to the southwestern Kursk region to help battle a Ukrainian offensive.Video shared by Primorye area Governor Oleg Kozhemyako revealed children in military uniforms marching through Vladivostoks main square below May 9 banners.North Korean children, using red and blue coats and red pioneer-style neckerchiefs, based on a podium flanked by adults, part of what Kozhemyako called a youth corps scheduled to perform for the Russian audience the following day.This first kids parade in Primorye is a homage of deep regard to the brave deeds of the protectors of the fatherland, Kozhemyako told the crowd.
He stated children of soldiers presently deployed to Ukraine likewise participated in the event.Im likewise happy to welcome the delegation of the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea, he included.
Its a terrific honor for us to invite children from the surrounding friendly state.Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for sending troops to support Russian forces in the Kursk region.Japanese media earlier reported that North Korean troops might likewise march in the Victory Day parade on Red Square today.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov decreased to verify or deny those reports.