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Images are a serious thing. If there are images, then they reflect something,
We believe that it is certainly possible, and I just go so far as to say, perhaps even likely, that at least some of these North Korean troops could be deployed to the Kursk area,
If they do deploy to fight against Ukraine, they are fair game,
If there is such a thing that the world media is talking about, I think it will be an act conforming with the regulations of international law,
There will evidently exist forces which want to describe it as illegal one, I think."
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 As they were doing their nuclear tests, they would have discovered that some things didn't work,
Russia is losing 10,000 soldiers about every 10 days, so this deployment of 10,000 North Korean soldiers will not noticeably change the outcome,
Abrams told VOA Korean via email Wednesday The ultimate goal for Kim is a revitalized alliance with Russia that helps North Korea catch up its missile program and its nuclear program with those in the West,
Peters told VOA Korean Tuesday on the phone North Korea will expect a generous payoff from Moscow in return for its troop contribution,
Hwang Joon-kook, South Korean ambassador to the United Nations, said Monday at a United Nations Security Council Briefing on Ukraine The financial benefits from this initial deployment may seem relatively small, but they are comparatively important for North Korea,
Troy Stangarone, director of the Center for Korean History and Public Policy at Wilson Center, told VOA Korean via email Thursday This is our sovereign decision. Whether we use it or not, where, how, or whether we engage in exercises, training, or transfer some experience. It’s our business.”
Speaking to journalists at the final press conference of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, Putin said 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 first units of the DPRK military ... have already arrived in the combat zone of the Russian-Ukrainian war,
Ukraine's GUR military intelligence said