North Korean Troops Allegedly Deployed to Aid Russia in Ukraine

Reports suggest North Korea has sent thousands of soldiers to Russia, marking a potential escalation in the conflict with Ukraine.

• South Korean intelligence reports indicate that North Korea has dispatched 1,500 special forces to Russia, with plans to send up to 12,000 troops.
• Videos and satellite images purportedly show North Korean soldiers receiving Russian military gear, although independent verification is pending.
• Ukraine's President Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 soldiers, which he warns could escalate the conflict significantly.
• Both Russia and North Korea deny the deployment of North Korean troops, but concerns are rising among Western nations and NATO.
• The potential involvement of North Korean forces in Ukraine is seen as a sign of deepening military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow.

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