North Korea Accused of Sending Troops to Fight in Russia-Ukraine Conflict
In a recent turn of events, both Ukraine and South Korea have accused North Korea of sending troops to fight on Russia’s side in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Kim Yo-jong, a senior North Korean official, denounced the accusations as originating from “lunatics” in Seoul and Kiev threatening nuclear-armed nations.
The allegations come amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula, with North Korea cutting off road and railway links to the South in response to joint military exercises with the US. Ukrainian officials claim North Korean troops have been deployed on Russia’s side, with South Korea asserting Pyongyang’s intention to send 12,000 soldiers to aid Moscow.
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the allegations, dismissing them as “bogus” stories. NATO has expressed concern over the reports, while South Korea is considering deploying a field intelligence mission to Ukraine and potentially supplying weapons to Kiev.
As the situation unfolds, the international community watches closely, wary of the implications of North Korea’s alleged involvement in the conflict.
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