North Korea has sent troops to Russia, which was confirmed by the United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. This move has raised concerns among Western allies and could escalate Moscow’s war in Ukraine. South Korea and Ukraine have both expressed alarm at the situation, with South Korean lawmakers reporting that North Korea had sent 3,000 troops to Russia out of a promised 10,000. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that two units of North Korean troops were being trained for deployment. The U.S. is considering providing defensive and even offensive weapons to Ukraine in response to the situation. South Korea has demanded the withdrawal of the North Korean soldiers and their cooperation with Russia. The U.S. believes that Pyongyang is supplying Moscow with munitions in exchange for military technology that could strengthen North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Despite denials from both Russia and North Korea about the transfer of arms, the situation remains concerning and is being closely monitored by the U.S. and its allies. Austin did not mention the reports of North Korean troops during his visit to Kyiv, where he announced $400 million in new military aid. The overall situation remains unclear, with observers trying to gather more information on the presence and activities of North Korean troops in Russia.
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U.S. confirms North Korean troops deployed to Russia
