Zelenskyy: 11 thousand DPRK troops are present in Kursk region, but the world's reaction is insufficient
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11,000 North Korean troops are stationed in the Kursk region of Russia, some of whom have already fought against the Ukrainian armed forces. The President called on world leaders to respond to this escalation.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that some of the 11,000 DPRK troops have already participated in the war against the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to the President, if the world does not react to Russia's involvement of North Korean troops, the next step may be much greater use of the North Korean contingent. Zelensky said this during a press conference following his participation in the summit of the European Political Community, UNN reports.
Regarding North Korea. 11 thousand North Korean soldiers are currently present on the territory of the Russian Federation in the border area of the northern part of our country. Specifically, in the Kursk region. Some of these troops have already participated in hostilities against the Ukrainian military. There are already losses. This is a fact. There are countries that have reacted loudly, and there are countries that have not reacted, and there are countries that have reacted, but quietly. We are working with them. Is it enough? I think there are two things that will answer whether it is enough: the first is a new wave of escalation, and certainly on the Russian side. Many of the leaders have said that if there is a new wave of escalation, we will open up the possibility of long-range use for Ukraine. I think this is the right time to do it. We need to work on it
He stressed that if the leaders of the countries do not respond to Russia's involvement of DPRK troops, the next step could be a much greater use of the North Korean contingent.
"Because Putin always looks at the reaction of the world. I believe that today it is insufficient," Zelensky added.
Recall
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy saidthat Russia has caused an escalation of the war against Ukraine, as North Korea is now essentially waging war in Europe, trying to kill Ukrainians on European soil.
