On higher orders, North Korea is preparing for war on the side of Russia

North Korea's ruling party called on all officials to prepare for mobilization and even war, following the deterioration of relations between Russia and Western countries over its military operation in Ukraine.

And Radio Free Asia quoted government officials in Pyongyang as saying that the North Korean authorities waited days to inform citizens about the military operation in Ukraine, which aims to disarm Kyiv and ward off its threats.

Officials said that the authorities initially only told members of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, during private meetings, and later disseminated the information through members, who are usually military and dignitaries.

The Russian military operation was launched on the 24th of February, but Pyongyang did not inform the party members until two days later.

He explained that the committees told members that "our strong ally, Russia, is at war," adding: "International relations are tense with Russia, which is at war, so the party demanded that everyone be ready to mobilize at all times."

Party members were not surprised, but they still wondered why the authorities kept the news secret.

"Party members, of course, knew from their Chinese acquaintances that the war had begun, but they were more interested in what drove Russia to the operation," the source said.

After the news was reported to party members in Northeastern Hamgyong Province, it began to spread rapidly among the public, a resident told Radio Free Asia.

Another official told the radio: "They not only declared that Russia is at war, but also ordered us to be ready to go to war immediately under any circumstances."

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