Russia-North Korea Ties

US says it has evidence of North Korean troops in Russia

US and South Korean officials have reported evidence of North Korean troops being dispatched to Russia, which could mark the first instance of a third country directly participating in the conflict in Ukraine. The alleged deployment is said to number around 3,000 soldiers, who have been stationed at several training sites in eastern Russia.
There is evidence suggesting that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia, with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirming this during a visit to Rome. However, the exact nature and purpose of their deployment are not yet clear. According to South Korean officials, approximately 3,000 North Korean soldiers are being trained before being deployed to battlefields in Ukraine.
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