The United States mentioned on Wednesday it had seen proof that North Korea had despatched 3,000 troops to Russia for a attainable deployment to Ukraine.
South Korea’s nationwide intelligence service mentioned the North despatched 3,000 troops, together with particular forces, to the Russian Far East for coaching and acclimatization at army bases there, more likely to be deployed for fight through the battle.
Ties between Moscow and Pyongyang strengthened after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, and so they signed a complete strategic partnership settlement in June.
Putin mentioned the treaty features a mutual help clause for both sides to assist the opposite repel exterior aggression.
North Korea has provided ballistic missiles and ammunition to Russia for its battle in Ukraine, Kiev and its Western allies say. Pyongyang denied it.
