strikeJul 27, 2026

North Korea to deploy 30K troops to Russia, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

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SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is preparing to deploy 30,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while claiming that Moscow is also preparing to mobilize Russians to boost its flagging campaign.

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Andrew SalmonBy Andrew Salmon
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea is preparing to deploy 30,000 fresh troops to support Russia’s war against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, while claiming that Moscow is also preparing to mobilize Russians to boost its flagging campaign. Russia needs combat troops, a…

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