North Korean leader Kim Jong Un confirmed a policy that requires soldiers to commit suicide on the battlefield to avoid capture, while fighting Russia’s war against Ukraine.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday said his country would continue to support Russia's policies and discussed strengthening military ties with Moscow, state media KCNA reported.

Pyongyang has sent missiles, munitions and thousands of troops to assist Russia in Ukraine, and analysts say Moscow is sending financial aid, military technology, food and energy to the diplomatically...