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strikeAug 11, 2026

Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment

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Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment - Ukraine's Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing for escalation in the war, accusing Moscow of bringing in North Korean equipment and citing increasing ballistic missile production and plans for mobilization.

Source: Sam Meredith — Read the full report

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    Zelenskyy warns Putin is preparing for escalation by bringing in North Korean military equipment - Ukraine's Zelenskyy said Russia is preparing for escalation in the war, accusing Moscow of bringing in North Korean equipment and citing increasing ballistic missile production and …

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