Mercenaries from North Korea are heading to Russia: what does this mean for Ukraine and the USA?
24 october 2024 в 20:13
According to NBC News reports, as stated by the South Korean Ministry of Defense on October 24, 2024, mercenaries from North Korea are allegedly being sent to Russia. As a result, the Russian army will receive more special forces, artillerymen, and military engineers. According to a source, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to send 12,000 mercenaries to Russian President Vladimir Putin, of which 3000 are already en route. Find out what this means for Ukraine and the United States below.
The Russo-Ukrainian war has been ongoing since 2014. In 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, and many countries around the world condemned Putin for his decisions.
According to NBC News, the South Korean Minister of Defense stated that North Korean soldiers are disguising themselves as Russian military personnel and following Kremlin orders. «Kim Jong Un is selling North Korean soldiers as cannon fodder mercenaries», - said the Minister of Defense.
South Korean President Yun Suk Yol said in a statement received by NBC News, «The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia is a provocation that threatens the security of the Korean Peninsula. South Korea will not stand by and do nothing».
Washington, D.C., allegedly confirmed the deployment of 12,000 North Korean soldiers to Russia. According to NBC News, National Security Council representative John Kirby stated that the mercenaries are now «available for attack» by Ukrainian soldiers.
«They are available for attack», - Kirby told journalists on October 23, 2024. «They are targets, and the Ukrainian army will defend themselves against North Korean soldiers just as they defend themselves against Russian soldiers. There may be casualties and wounded North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine».
Since China borders both North Korea and Russia, it has formed an alliance with both countries. However, reports indicate that Beijing has denied knowledge of military actions by North Korea and Russia.
«China's position on the Ukrainian crisis has been consistent and clear, and it hopes that all parties will work to reduce tensions and remain committed to a political solution», - said Beijing, according to NBC News
The Russo-Ukrainian war has been ongoing since 2014. In 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, and many countries around the world condemned Putin for his decisions.
According to NBC News, the South Korean Minister of Defense stated that North Korean soldiers are disguising themselves as Russian military personnel and following Kremlin orders. «Kim Jong Un is selling North Korean soldiers as cannon fodder mercenaries», - said the Minister of Defense.
South Korean President Yun Suk Yol said in a statement received by NBC News, «The deployment of North Korean troops to Russia is a provocation that threatens the security of the Korean Peninsula. South Korea will not stand by and do nothing».
Washington, D.C., allegedly confirmed the deployment of 12,000 North Korean soldiers to Russia. According to NBC News, National Security Council representative John Kirby stated that the mercenaries are now «available for attack» by Ukrainian soldiers.
«They are available for attack», - Kirby told journalists on October 23, 2024. «They are targets, and the Ukrainian army will defend themselves against North Korean soldiers just as they defend themselves against Russian soldiers. There may be casualties and wounded North Korean soldiers fighting against Ukraine».
Since China borders both North Korea and Russia, it has formed an alliance with both countries. However, reports indicate that Beijing has denied knowledge of military actions by North Korea and Russia.
«China's position on the Ukrainian crisis has been consistent and clear, and it hopes that all parties will work to reduce tensions and remain committed to a political solution», - said Beijing, according to NBC News
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