“Minister for Foreign Affairs Andriy Sybiha called on the West to strengthen support for Ukraine against the background of Russia engaging North Korea in the war against Ukraine.North Korean soldiers are now undergoing training in Russia, set to be ready for a combat deployment within two weeks.”
Andriy Sybiha
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un toast during a reception in Pyongyang on June 19.
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Aljaneera News: “President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a speech to parliament on Wednesday that North Korea was a de facto participant in the war in Ukraine, siding with Russia. He said that Ukrainian intelligence had found that Pyongyang was transferring not only weapons, but also soldiers to Moscow.”
“The deepening military ties between Russia and North Korea have earned condemnation from the United States, South Korea and Japan. The three countries on Wednesday announced a new team to monitor arms sanctions on North Korea.”
“So just how much is North Korea helping Russia, what’s the depth of their military cooperation, and to what extent does Moscow need Pyongyang’s help?”
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