North Korea may deploy up to 50,000 troops to Russia, Zelensky claims
Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers might be sent to Russia to support its military efforts. He also said North Korea is supplying Russia with weapons and warned that North Korea could gain military experience from this involvement.Key Facts
- Zelensky claimed that 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean troops could be deployed in Russia.
- He did not explain where he got this information.
- North Korea and Russia signed a strategic agreement in June 2024 promising mutual support.
- North Korea has already sent about 14,000 soldiers to Russia’s Kursk region since 2024.
- North Korea is providing Russia with missiles, artillery, and rocket systems.
- Ukraine has found North Korean missiles inside its territory.
- Zelensky asked South Korea for help with Ukraine’s air defense systems.
- Russian and North Korean relations are growing stronger due to military cooperation.
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