NATO chief confirms North Korean troops deployed to Russia as Ukraine conflict escalates
Summary: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, marking a significant escalation in military cooperation between the two countries. He noted that over 600,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or wounded in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is in Iceland for the Ukraine-Nordic Summit, discussing support for Ukraine's "victory plan" with Nordic leaders. He emphasized the importance of cooperation and military aid from these countries.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned that North Korean troops could soon join the battlefield in Ukraine. He called for practical countermeasures with the EU to address the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
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