Ukraine and North Korean troops clash for first time; Zelenskyy warns of escalation

I want to thank everyone in the world who reacted to the deployment of North Korean soldiers in Russia. And who reacted not only with words, but also by preparing appropriate actions to support our defense here in Ukraine,

he said

Volodymyr Zelenskyyukrainian President

North Korea’s actions aren’t random,

Zelenskyy said in a frank interview with South Korea’s public broadcasting network KBS on Thursday

If South Korea wants to understand the real capabilities of North Korea and its soldiers, it would benefit them to be here, to see and analyze the reality firsthand,

he said

The first battles with North Korean soldiers have opened a new chapter of instability in the world,

Zelenskiy said in his nightly video address