Zelensky claims North Korea plans to send 10,000 troops to support Russia in Ukraine
Summary: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 soldiers to support Russia in its invasion of Ukraine. This assertion follows concerns raised by U.S. officials about North Korea's military assistance to Russia.
Reports indicate that some North Korean personnel may already be in Russia, with Ukrainian sources suggesting a unit of around 3,000 North Koreans is being formed. However, Russian sources dispute these numbers, calling them exaggerated.
The U.S. and its allies are monitoring the situation closely but have not confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops. NATO officials expressed concern over North Korea's support for Russia, emphasizing the need to address the growing military ties between the two nations.
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