Russia plans to bring in up to 50,000 North Koreans to study the war — Zelenskyy
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Zelenskyy said that Russia wants to deploy between 30,000 and 50,000 North Koreans on its territory. Pyongyang is studying Russia’s war against Ukraine, while Kyiv is calling on South Korea to strengthen cooperation.
Russia wants to bring in and deploy on its territory between 30,000 and 50,000 North Korean troops. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this in an interview with the "United News" telethon, reports UNN.
North Koreans appear on the territory of the Russian Federation from time to time. We see it, we know it. If initially there were hundreds, then thousands, a decision has now been made for between 30,000 and 50,000 North Koreans to be on the territory of Russia
According to him, Pyongyang is studying the Russian Federation's war against Ukraine.
They are studying this war, and if we are talking about crises and escalations in another direction, in the Pacific Ocean, which could pose a threat to other states in the Asian region, then, undoubtedly, North Korea will gain experience of modern warfare under Russia
In addition, Zelenskyy noted that Russia's use of North Korean missiles is already an established fact.
It is absolutely clear that North Korea will expand its experience of modern warfare, will receive licenses from Russia, and will receive all military instruments from them. We clearly understand this
Zelenskyy believes that South Korea should strengthen cooperation with Ukraine. In particular, Kyiv is interested in air defense systems and is ready to share its experience in the field of unmanned technologies. This concerns, in particular, the Drone Deal.
At the same time, South Korea has constitutional restrictions on providing military assistance to other states. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and South Korean diplomats are discussing opportunities for cooperation.