NATO confirms deployment of North Korean troops in Russia
NATO assures that allies are able to confirm this North Korean army deployment in RussiaAnd said that if these troops aim to fight in Ukraine, it would represent a “significant increase” in Pyongyang’s support for the war that Moscow is waging against Kiev.
“Allies have confirmed evidence of the deployment of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea to Russia,” a NATO spokesman said. Farah Dakhallah, In a statement to the EFE agency.
If it is confirmed that North Korean troops will fight against Ukraine, Dakhlallah said it would be “another thing.” Russia’s sign of significant losses On the fronts.”
Furthermore, he stressed that the alliance maintains “active consultation” on the issue. North Atlantic CouncilNATO’s highest decision-making body will receive information from South Korea and will continue discussions on the issue “soon.”
South Korean spy claims 3,000 troops are already in Russia
According to South Korean intelligence (NIS) this Wednesday, Pyongyang has already sent 3,000 troops to Russia, where they are training to enter the war, however, according to Seoul and Kiev, North Korea can mobilize 12,000 soldiers (including a special forces unit).
These figures are close to what Kiev said. Furthermore, NIS assured that About 1,500 troops were already at bases in the Russian Far EastWhere along with training they are also receiving weapons, uniforms and Russian identity cards.
Also on Wednesday, the United States Secretary of Defense, Lloyd J. Austinconfirmed that North Korea has sent troops to Russia to join Russian forces fighting the war with Ukraine.
Austin described North Korea’s presence in Russia in statements made during a visit to a military base in Italy “very serious” increase that would have consequences In both Europe and Asia.
Furthermore, military sources told the Japanese news agency Kyodo this Thursday, About 2,000 North Korean troops stationed in Russia are moving towards the west of the countryNear the border with Ukraine.
North Korean soldiers may have completed their training into Russian territory and will now be transferred to the front in Ukraine to support Moscow in its offensive, as detailed by these sources.
Seoul announced that it may send weapons to Ukraine
President of South Korea, Yoon Suk-yeolannounced on Thursday that South Korea could consider the possibility of providing weapons to Ukraine depending on the degree of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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Kim Jong-un’s courage has increased due to the alliance with Putin.
The North Korean leader himself has said this
That Russia becomes its main ally.
A movement that worries the West,
Fear that Kremlin will create tension in Asia
To divert attention from our war in Ukraine.
-Russia will help you improve the accuracy of your missiles,
To be able to attack if necessary,
Target in South Korea, United States, Japan.
He wants America to focus on tensions
On the Korean Peninsula.
The conflict between the two Koreas has increased in recent weeks.
After sending balloons filled with garbage from north to south,
Revealed through satellite photos
That Pyongyang is building a wall near the border.
This means violating the 1953 armistice between the two countries.
Officially, they are still at war.
-I think North Korea right now
He feels he is in a very strong position with South Korea.
We are going to see the largest military exercise in recent years,
More ballistic missile tests, spy satellite launches.
North Korea has become the main supplier
Artillery shells for the Russian army.
Together the two authoritarian leaders doubled their challenge to the West.
West worried about Russia-North Korea alliance: What is Putin wanting?
Yun gave this statement after the summit talks with the President of Poland. andrzej dudaAnd it’s promised Your country will not sit “idle” Regarding the possible deployment of North Korean troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine.
Yun and Duda have jointly and strongly condemned military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, and both have said that sending North Korean troops into Russian territory is “a threat to global securityl”.