Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that a significant number of North Korean personnel are positioned within Russian territory. Speaking to the Ukrainian media outlet United News, Zelenskyy claimed that the People’s Republic of Korea is actively studying the conflict, warning that this exposure could pose a security risk to other nations across Asia. He suggested that North Korea is gaining experience in modern warfare under the auspices of Russia.
The President stated that the involvement of North Korean forces has escalated over time, moving from initial small numbers to thousands, and potentially reaching tens of thousands of individuals. Zelenskyy cited the discovery of North Korean missiles on Ukrainian soil as definitive proof of this escalation. “It is absolutely clear that North Korea will continue to build its experience in modern warfare, licensed by Russia and acquiring all types of weaponry,” he stated.
According to Zelenskyy’s report, the presence of these foreign troops indicates a strategic shift in the region. He emphasized that the documented military buildup suggests a systematic effort by the regime to enhance its capabilities. The concerns raised center on the potential for the North Korean military to leverage the ongoing conflict to bolster its standing and capabilities, thereby creating regional instability beyond the immediate theater of war.
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