NATO confirms North Korean troop deployment in Russia's Kursk region
Summary: NATO has confirmed that North Korean troops are deployed in Russia's Kursk region, marking the first official acknowledgment of their presence. This development follows weeks of speculation and comes amid ongoing clashes between Russian and Ukrainian forces.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte described the deployment as a "significant escalation" of Russia's war in Ukraine. He noted that North Korea has supplied Russia with ammunition and missiles, while Russia is providing military technology to North Korea.
South Korea's intelligence agency previously reported that at least 1,500 North Korean troops had arrived in Russia. This partnership raises concerns about global peace and security, according to Rutte.
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