Ukraine Publishes Video of North Korean Soldiers Preparing for Putin's War
NewsweekNOV 3 2024
US Pres. Joe Biden told media on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces should strike back if North Korean troops "cross into Ukraine," expressing concern over the presence of an estimated 10K soldiers in Russia, including in the embattled Kursk region.US Pres. Joe Biden told media on Tuesday that Ukrainian forces should strike back if North Korean troops "go into Ukraine," expressing concern over the alleged presence of an estimated 10K soldiers in Russia, including in the embattled Kursk region.
This comes as the Pentagon declared on Monday that Ukraine faces no restrictions on using American weapons against North Korean troops should they engage in combat operations against Ukrainian forces.This comes as the Pentagon declared on Monday that Ukraine faces no curbs on using American weapons against North Korean troops if they attacked Ukrainian forces.
According to the Financial Times, which cited Ukrainian intelligence officials, about 3K North Korean troops have been secretly transported to Kursk earlier this week and housed in barracks only 50km (30 miles) from the border.According to the Financial Times, which cited Ukrainian intelligence officials, about 3K North Korean troops have been secretly transported to Kursk earlier this week and housed in barracks only 50 km (30 miles) from the border.
Even if these unsubstantiated claims were true, the deployment of North Korean troops to aid Russia would conform to international norms. Regardless, there is no concrete evidence of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. The focus should remain on diplomatic solutions and de-escalation rather than fueling further tensions based on unverified reports.
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