Zelensky Warns of North Korean Troop Deployment

Zelensky Warns of North Korean Troop Deployment

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is preparing to deploy as many as 50,000 North Korean soldiers to fight in Ukraine. He described the figure as a range of 30,000 to 50,000 and said it was higher than the 30,000 estimate he gave in July.

Zelensky also argued that North Korea’s battlefield experience could create a security threat for South Korea. He used the warning to press for closer cooperation on air defense and drone capabilities.

Key Events

  • Zelensky said Russia plans to receive 30,000 to 50,000 North Korean soldiers.
  • He said the figure was higher than his earlier estimate of 30,000 in July.
  • He warned that North Korea’s wartime experience poses a threat to South Korea.
  • He called for stronger air-defense and drone cooperation with South Korea.

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Zelenskiy warns of North Korean deployment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers could be deployed in Russia to support Moscow’s war effort. He made the claim in a post on X, saying the figure ranged from 30,000 to 50,000 and exceeded his earlier estimate from July.

Zelenskiy also called on South Korea to provide support for Ukraine’s air defence, underscoring Kyiv’s concern about expanding military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

Key Events

  • Zelenskiy said up to 50,000 North Korean soldiers may be deployed on Russian territory.
  • The estimate was higher than his July figure of 30,000.
  • Zelenskiy called on South Korea to support Ukraine’s air defence.