Zelensky warns that North Korea’s support for Russia is “the first step towards world war”

North Korean army officers are already on Ukrainian territory Busy, Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. The Ukrainian President also said that the country’s intelligence services had found evidence that some 10,000 North Korean soldiers They are being trained to join the Russian army in Ukraine.

“Here we see the first step world War” Zelensky said during a one-day summit of EU leaders in Brussels. The Kremlin has previously rejected reports of North Korean involvement.

Ukraine had warned earlier also Dangerous partnership between Moscow and Tehran, Russian troops used Iranian-made kamikaze drones on the battlefield to carry out long-range attacks. But sending foreign troops to the front lines another sign of growthZelensky argued.

“It’s no longer just about moving weapons. It’s really about Send North Koreans into the occupation forcesPutin is trying to draw other participants into this war to avoid greater mobilization at home and thus social conflicts, he said.

Zelensky earlier met with 27 EU leaders to present his five-point victory plan to end the war next year. The first point of this roadmap is an invitation Join the Transatlantic Military AllianceBut to join NATO, Ukraine would need the approval of all 32 allies, including the United States.

“If our partners do not help us, Russia’s chances (on the battlefield) increase,” he said, adding that most importantly, weapons conversationDo the Ukrainian people have hope in a The future after the war. Zelensky believes that it is important for Ukraine to be strong on the battlefield to defeat Russia, but above all it is important to obtain a “security umbrella”. “In practice, this is our only hope,” he said.

But the Secretary General of NATO, mark ruteUkraine did not comment Wednesday on Zelensky’s call to join the military alliance, stressing that they are in close contact with Ukraine about next steps and Priority Now it was to ensure that the country was in negotiate terms The best possible agreement in any future negotiations with Russia.

Zelensky’s victory plan also includes this large air defense systemsContinuation of attacks on targets within Russian territory or access to a wide range of intelligence by allies.

Join NATO, avoid nuclear weapons

For Zelensky, this is the only two exits For this war: or Ukraine once again offers itself nuclear weapons To prevent, or engage in, Russian attacks natoHe said, “The invitation (to enter NATO) is a preventive step to demonstrate that it is not Putin who is changing the world” and “an aggressor cannot create a new international order.” i won’t cross any red lines,

NATO’s 32 members take their own decisions consensusSo Kiev will need it too United States green light Becoming part of a military alliance, and depending on the outcome of the next presidential elections, it will be more difficult to follow that path. Zelensky told reporters that he had discussed the issue with outgoing US President Joe Biden and the two candidates running to succeed him, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

“I made my arguments and he (Trump) said he agreed with my arguments,” Zelensky said. The Ukrainian leader is expected to attend NATO headquarters this afternoon two day summit Of the defense ministers of the coalition.