Reports of thousands of North Korean soldiers in Russia have been circulating for days. Ukrainian President Zelensky warns of escalation. Kremlin leader Putin also speaks out again.
Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky expects Russia to use North Korean soldiers in its war of aggression from Sunday or Monday. “This is a clear escalation,” said Zelenskyj on the short message service X. He cited intelligence information according to which the soldiers would be deployed in the combat zone from October 27th or 28th. This clearly shows Russian President Vladimir Putin’s intention to continue the war.
The Kremlin chief did not deny the reports about the transfer and training of North Korean soldiers and referred to military cooperation agreed with Pyongyang.
“That is why a principled and strong response from world leaders is essential,” demanded Zelensky. There needs to be noticeable pressure on Moscow and Pyongyang.
Putin had previously said that it was Russia’s business who it cooperated with. These are sovereign states. Russian state media also quoted Putin as saying that Ukraine also chooses its partners in the West. “We are repeatedly told that it is up to Ukraine how it ensures its security – with or without NATO,” Putin said.
Source: Stern
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