New reports dey come out say North Korea don start send troops go help Russia for their war against Ukraine. According to South Korea‘s intelligence agency, National Intelligence Service (NIS), between October 8 and October 13, Russian naval vessels carry about 1,500 North Korean special forces to the Russian coastal city of Vladivostok.
These North Korean soldiers dey wear Russian military uniform, get Russian weapons, and even get counterfeit identification documents. Dem dey stay for military installations in Vladivostok and other areas like Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk, and Blagoveshchensk. Dem expect say dem go send these soldiers go combat zones after dem finish their training.
France and other countries dey express serious concern over this development. France foreign ministry spokesman, Christophe Lemoine, say increase in North Korean military support for Russia’s war effort in Ukraine dey very worrying. He call on North Korea and Russia to comply with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga demand immediate and strong reaction from Ukraine’s allies, saying North Korea dey aid Russia’s invasion with troops and arms. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also talk say if true, dis show level of desperation for Russia.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte say he no yet verify dis reports, but if true, e go be extremely worrying and serious development. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol hold emergency security meeting to discuss dis new level of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
This situation dey heighten tension and show say Russia want escalate their invasion of Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War also report say several thousand Korean soldiers arrive and dey ready for deployment in Ukraine.