North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns



News North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable Joon Ha Park \| Shreyas Reddy November 20, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers an address to the Ukrainian parliament on the occasion of the 1,000-day anniversary of the start of Ukraine war. \| Image: Presidential Office of Ukraine (Nov. 19, 2024) North Korea could send as many as 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war efforts, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though one expert described this as “improbable” given the toll such a deployment would take on Pyongyang’s own security. Addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday, Zelensky emphasized the growing importance of Pyongyang’s support of Moscow. North Korea could send as many as 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war efforts, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though one expert described this as “improbable” given the toll such a deployment would take on Pyongyang’s own security. Addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday, Zelensky emphasized the growing importance of Pyongyang’s support of Moscow. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

Ukrainian leader’s remarks follow report on possible large-scale deployment, though expert calls this improbable

Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy November 20, 2024

North Korea could send up to 100K troops to Russia, Zelensky warns

President Volodymyr Zelensky delivers an address to the Ukrainian parliament on the occasion of the 1,000-day anniversary of the start of Ukraine war. | Image: Presidential Office of Ukraine (Nov. 19, 2024)

North Korea could send as many as 100,000 troops to support Russia’s war efforts, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though one expert described this as “improbable” given the toll such a deployment would take on Pyongyang’s own security.

Addressing the European Parliament on Tuesday, Zelensky emphasized the growing importance of Pyongyang’s support of Moscow.

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