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This is an obvious escalatory step by Russia,
Zelensky wrote on Telegram Along with the intensification of military operations in the Middle East using the terrorist group Hamas, this is an additional confirmation of the anti-Western axis formed by Russia, which includes China and Iran in addition to North Korea,
That is why a principled and strong response from world leaders is needed."
North Korean troops in Ukraine would be another confirmation that the Russian war in Ukraine is not a local or regional conflict."
Tetiana Hranchak, a visiting assistant teaching professor in the Moynihan Institute of Global Affairs at Syracuse University's Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, said 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."
It is not possible to build any plans on this basis.”
Putin blamed Ukraine for what he described as “irrational behavior” in negotiations, saying 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 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,