“Umerov is expected to share intelligence about the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia and ask Seoul to support Ukraine’s military efforts”, — write: www.radiosvoboda.org
Umerov is expected to share intelligence about the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia and ask South Korea to support Ukraine’s military efforts.
Yoon also stated that Seoul may consider providing military support to Ukraine depending on the level of military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.
The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that the first military units from the DPRK arrived in the combat zone of the Russian-Ukrainian war – on October 23, “their appearance was recorded in the Kursk region of the Russian Federation.” According to GUR estimates, the number of North Korean troops transferred to Russia is now about 12,000, including 500 officers, including three Pyongyang generals.
According to the latest Pentagon data, Russia has drawn more than 12,000 troops from North Korea to support its invasion of Ukraine. However, the US Defense Ministry does not currently confirm the presence of North Korean forces on the territory of Ukraine.
On October 22, South Korea announced a possible review of support for Kyiv, in particular regarding the provision of lethal weapons and the deployment of personnel, depending on the situation in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, commenting on information about the transfer of North Korean troops to Russia, did not deny these data. But he recalled the strategic partnership agreement with North Korea, noting that Moscow “never doubted that the North Korean leadership takes our agreements seriously.”