Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russia is preparing to deploy 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers within its territory to participate in the war in Ukraine, according to Asaf Rozentzweig (N12). The statement adds a timeframe to earlier claims of North Korean troop involvement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated Sunday evening that Russia is preparing to deploy 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers within its territory to fight in Ukraine. The claim was reported by Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
This follows an earlier statement by Zelensky at 16:54 Jerusalem in which he said North Korea plans to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia, as The Zioneer reported. The new statement adds a more specific range and clarifies that the troops would be stationed on Russian soil for combat operations in Ukraine.
The Kremlin has previously declined to comment on similar claims. The figures have not been independently verified. The warning comes amid ongoing reports of deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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