US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that about 8,000 North Korean soldiers are currently stationed in Russia, signaling a potential deployment into combat against Ukraine.
Blinken noted that North Korean troops have completed training in various military operations and indicated that they are likely to be used in frontline battles soon.
The anticipated involvement of North Korean troops in the Russia-Ukraine conflict represents the first large-scale deployment of foreign forces since the onset of the invasion in February 2022.
Blinken highlighted Russia's desperation in recruiting North Korean troops as a sign of weakness, which has implications for the larger geopolitical tensions in the region.
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