NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia's Kursk Oblast, interpreting this as a dangerous escalation in the conflict involving Ukraine. "Today, I can confirm that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, and that North Korean military units have been deployed to the Kursk region." Rutte sees this as a significant step that complicates the ongoing situation.
Rutte emphasized the implications of this military collaboration, stating, "The deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea is a threat to both the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security. It undermines peace on the Korean Peninsula and fuels the Russian war against Ukraine." This highlights the broader geopolitical consequences of such alliances.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provided additional confirmation, noting, "There is evidence that there are DPRK (North Korean) troops in Russia. What exactly they are doing? Left to be seen." His comments suggest ongoing monitoring of the situation's development and the potential operational capabilities of these forces.
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