Ukraine updates: NATO chief says N. Korean troops in Russia DW 10/28/2024
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NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops to the Kursk region, labelling it a significant escalation in Pyongyang's military involvement and a dangerous expansion of Russia's war.
Rutte emphasized the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea poses a grave threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security landscapes.
Highlighting Russia's battlefield losses, Rutte remarked that over 600,000 Russian soldiers have been killed or injured, showcasing President Putin's growing dependence on foreign support.
Despite Rutte's concerns, Russia's Foreign Minister Lavrov dismissed the allegations of North Korean troops, citing an existing security pact between Moscow and Pyongyang.
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