Up to 50,000 N. Koreans to be deployed in Russia: Zelenskyy
North Korea appears set to deploy an additional 30,000 to 50,000 troops to support Russia in its war with Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday. Zelenskyy made the remarks in a post on X, quoting comments he made in an interview with the United News telethon. "North Koreans appear on the territory of the Russian Federation from time to time ... At first, we were talking…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that up to 50,000 North Korean troops may be deployed in Russia to support Russia in its ongoing war with Ukraine. The Ukrainian leader made these remarks in a recent X post, referencing his interview with the United News telethon. North Korean soldiers have previously been observed on Russian territory, with the number ranging from hundreds to thousands.
Zelenskyy suggested that North Korea will gain valuable experience in modern warfare by serving under Russia, adding that Pyongyang will continue to build on this experience, acquire licenses from Russia, and receive various military tools. The Ukrainian president also called for improved cooperation between South Korea and Ukraine, particularly in areas such as air defense systems and drones, given the current circumstances.
While South Korea operates under a legal restriction outlined in its Constitution, Zelenskyy expressed a desire for enhanced collaboration in these crucial domains.
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