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North Korean Soldiers Reportedly Deployed in Ukraine Conflict

Ukrainian President Zelensky claims Russia is using North Korean troops in the Kursk region, marking a potential escalation in the war.

AFP - Volodymyr Zelensky
Les forces armées russes, dans la région de Krasnodar en Russie, le 12 décembre 2024.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy lors d’une conférence de presse conjointe avec le président du Conseil européen Antonio Costa à Kiev, le 1er décembre 2024. 
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Overview

  • Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia has begun deploying a significant number of North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region.
  • These troops are reportedly integrated into Russian units and have already suffered notable losses, according to Zelensky.
  • Ukraine estimates that approximately 10,000 North Korean soldiers are in the Kursk area, with potential plans to expand their deployment to other fronts.
  • Reports suggest Russia is providing North Korea with fuel, missiles, and economic support in exchange for military assistance.
  • This development has raised concerns about further escalation in the conflict, with Russia accused of taking the war to a new level.