It is rather surprising that Russia would want such troops in combat, considering the probable logistic and other challenges that integrating such troops into Russian combat operations will likely entail,
The grim reality is that the North Korean troops will likely simply be cannon fodder for Russia,
They don't care about their international status being lowered,
To conduct combat operations with an allied force that doesn't speak your language presents real problems,
I can't confirm those reports, but if that is the case, it's serious."
It seems that the harder Putin finds it to recruit Russians to be cannon fodder, the more willing he is to rely on the DPRK [North Korea] in his illegal war,
We would consider supplying weapons for defensive purposes as part of the step-by-step scenarios, and if it seems they are going too far, we might also consider offensive use,
As for the DPRK. Russia is being so careful with this topic, I think, so that China does not react harshly. Moreover, the EU and the United States are also very cautious about this topic. Pay attention to this: they are very cautious. But we are sounding the alarm because we know that these are risks for us,
I think it's because of money [the DPRK supports Russian policy – ed.]. I think North Korea is very poor. They will send their people to the front line to overcome poverty."
I think I saw this open signal from them,
In general, they support us. They have the appropriate, let's say, constitutional status. They are limited in some things. But, nevertheless, we are definitely working together and they are definitely helping,
Putin is clearly desperate. His desperation is a danger to us all.”
While watching signs of North Korea-Russia military cooperation, response measures will be taken in steps,
North Korea, which has been providing large-scale military weapons to Russia, sending troops to Russia's illegal war of aggression in Ukraine is a significant security threat not only to our country but also to the international community,
As for the so-called military cooperation with Russia, my delegation does not feel any need for comment on such groundless stereotyped rumours,
We have seen reports the DPRK has sent forces and is preparing to send additional soldiers to Ukraine to fight alongside Russia,
If true, this marks a dangerous and highly concerning development and an obvious deepening of the DPRK-Russia military relationship,
We are consulting with our allies and partners on the implications of such a dramatic move,
If information about Russia’s killing squads being equipped with North Korean ammunition and military personnel is confirmed, we have to get back to ‘boots on the ground’ and other ideas proposed by Macron,
I think they are using this [claim the intelligence isn’t verified] as an excuse not to do anything,