Russia is training new North Korean soldiers, apparently in preparation for future military operations in Ukraine, according to reports.
This report of new North Korean training for Russian service emerges amid ongoing indications of deepening military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Prior reports, as covered by The Zioneer, have documented North Korean missile units deployed to Russia and discussions about prisoner transfers between Ukraine and South Korea. The training appears designed to expand the pool of North Korean personnel available for the war in Ukraine, following earlier deployments of troops and missiles. No official confirmation from Russian or North Korean sources has been provided, and the scope and location of the training remain unclear.
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