Ukraine's Zelenskiy: Russia wants to bring in 30,000 North Korean troops to conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Saturday that Russia plans to enlist 30,000 North Korean soldiers to bolster its forces in the ongoing conflict, which has surpassed four years. Zelenskyy asserted that Russia is actively preparing to receive these troops.

According to Zelenskyy's nightly video address, Russia's Voronezh region has been undergoing preparations since June to accommodate the incoming North Korean contingent. He also noted that North Korea is gearing up to provide Russia with new launchers for ballistic missiles, indicating a deepening military partnership.

"We also see Russia's cooperation with North Korea. Russia wants to bring in another 30,000 North Korean troops," Zelenskyy stated. "Preparations have been under way in Russia's Voronezh region since June to receive them."

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We also see Russia's cooperation with North Korea. Russia wants to bring in another 30,000 North Korean troops. Preparations have been under way in Russia's Voronezh region since June to receive them.

Zelenskyy emphasized the broader implications of this collaboration, warning that it extends beyond Ukraine's borders. "This is a threat not only to Ukraine. Russia is helping North Korea learn how to wage war, improve its weapons and gain real combat experience in using them," he said. "All of this poses a threat to every country in Asia that lies within range of North Korean missiles."

President Zelenskyy vowed that Ukraine would respond to this escalating threat, signaling a firm stance against the perceived increase in military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.

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This is a threat not only to Ukraine. Russia is helping North Korea learn how to wage war, improve its weapons and gain real combat experience in using them. All of this poses a threat to every country in Asia that lies within range of North Korean missiles.