Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy claims 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed to advance Moscow's fight
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that 30,000-50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed to Russia, saying Pyongyang is gaining modern warfare experience. He sought South Korea's support and met Serbia's leader as Russia continued strikes on Ukrainian ports.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has claimed that Russia plans to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean troops to assist in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This revelation was made during an interview with Ukrainian media, which Zelenskyy shared on his X account. He stated that North Korea is "studying" the war and could gain valuable experience in modern warfare under Russia.
The Ukrainian leader also revealed that North Korean missiles have already been found on Ukrainian soil, and that North Korea will continue to build its military expertise with Russian assistance. Zelenskyy urged South Korea for support, specifically for air defense systems, and expressed hope for increased cooperation between the two nations.
In a diplomatic move, Zelenskyy visited Serbia to strengthen ties with the Balkan country, as both nations aim to join the European Union.
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