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We assess that between early- to mid-October, North Korea moved at least 3,000 soldiers into eastern Russia."
National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said on Wednesday North Korea’s actual involvement in combat should not be met with indifference or uncertain commentary, but with tangible pressure on both Moscow and Pyongyang, to uphold the U.N. Charter and to hold them accountable for this escalation.”
Calling for a “principled and strong response” from global leaders, Zelenskyy said It is not possible to build any plans on this basis.”
Putin blamed Ukraine for what he described as “irrational behavior” in negotiations, saying The number of people willing to surrender has increased. Within the framework of this project alone, more than 300 Russian occupiers have already surrendered to Ukrainian captivity,
According to intelligence, the first North Korean soldiers are expected to be deployed by Russia to combat zones as early as October 27-28. This is a clear escalation by Russia,
Zelenskiy said on X after receiving reports from his top commander Russia never doubted that the DPRK is serious about Russian cooperation, we are in cooperation with our North Korean friends,
Putin said after hosting a summit of emerging economies The world can clearly see what Russia truly wants: for the war to continue. This is why a principled and strong response from global leaders is essential. The actual involvement of North Korea in combat operations must be met with tangible pressure on both Moscow and Pyongyang to uphold the UN Charter and to penalise this escalation, rather than with blind eyes and confused comments."
If their intention is to participate in this war on Russia’s behalf, that is a very, very serious issue,
Lloyd Austin, the U.S. defense secretary, said this week The first units of the military from the DPRK, which were trained at the eastern Russian training grounds, have already arrived in the combat zone of the Russian-Ukrainian war. In particular, on October 23, 2024, their presence was recorded in the Kursk region,
the Ukrainian intelligence agency said in a statement Soldiers sent by Pyongyang are equipped with ammunition, bedding, winter clothes and shoes, as well as hygiene products. The Kremlin has high hopes for the North Korean component in the war against Ukraine and the global confrontation with the West,
I think they sent the officers because their officers would understand what was going on first and then send the contingent. Because, how to manage them, how to command them? I’m talking about language. I think these are serious difficulties,
Zelenskyy told reporters in Kyiv on Monday Let’s see how this process goes,