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The Kyiv Independent

'A war of two countries against one' — Zelensky urges Western allies to take decisive action on North Korean troop involvement

The Kyiv Independent
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Ukraine 's President Volodymyr Zelensky urged allies to develop "concrete solutions" to provide additional supports for Ukraine as North Korean troops prepare to engage Ukrainian forces on the battlefield.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at least 8,000 North Korean forces have been deployed to Russia 's Kursk Oblast to participate in the war.

Russia has been training North Korean soldiers in artillery, drones, and basic infantry operations, including trench clearing.

Ukraine President Zelensky said that North Korea has sent nearly 12,000 troops to Russia , including 500 officers and three generals.

Despite not having any live combat experience, the North Korean troops are gaining "invaluable combat experience" The president invoked memories of world leader's unwillingness to act to prevent an imminent full-scale war.

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English

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