Russian troops are reportedly preparing to deploy North Korean soldiers in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The potential involvement of North Korean units in the conflict has raised concerns among Western officials about escalating the war and widening geopolitical repercussions. Zelenskyy’s cancellation of a UN Secretary-General visit to Kyiv further underscores the heightened tensions surrounding the situation.
Intelligence reports suggest that North Korean soldiers, trained in eastern Russia, are being sent to fight in Ukraine, with estimates of around 12,000 troops, including officers and generals. The deployment of North Korean forces adds a new and complex dimension to the conflict, which has already claimed many lives on both sides.
Zelenskyy has warned that the involvement of North Korean troops could potentially lead to a “world war,” as the conflict continues to intensify. The US has also expressed serious concerns about the deployment of North Korean soldiers in Russia.
As tensions mount and international alliances shift, the situation in Ukraine remains volatile and unpredictable.
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