Mon Oct 14 08:44:58 UTC 2024: ## North Korea Sending Troops to Support Russia in Ukraine, Zelenskyy Claims
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused North Korea of sending soldiers and arms to support Russian troops in Ukraine. The claim, made during his national address on Sunday, alleges that Pyongyang is directly participating in the conflict.
Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of bolstering Ukraine’s defenses with long-range capabilities and decisive supplies. He believes this would increase pressure on Russia and potentially prevent a wider war. He also highlighted the need to strengthen Ukraine’s relationship with Western partners to counter the alliance supporting Russia.
The Ukrainian leader reiterated his commitment to his “victory plan,” a proposal he believes will end the war and ensure peace.
This accusation follows earlier reports suggesting North Korean military engineers were deployed to assist Russia in targeting Ukraine with ballistic missiles. While the Kremlin dismissed these claims as “fake news,” the US government alleges that Pyongyang has shipped over 16,000 containers of munitions to Russia.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has increasingly aligned himself with Russian President Vladimir Putin since the invasion began in early 2022. This development raises concerns about the potential for North Korea’s direct involvement in the conflict and the consequences for regional stability.
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