South Korea’s defense ministry estimates that 12,000 North Korean troops will be sent to Russia to support the country’s military efforts. This has been confirmed by the United States, which considers any troops deployed against Ukraine as “fair game.” The North Korean troops are expected to include special forces, military engineers, and artillery troops. So far, 3,000 soldiers have already been deployed to eastern Russia by sea and are receiving training at Russian military bases. The U.S. has stated that these North Korean troops will be treated the same as Russian soldiers by the Ukrainian military, meaning they could face casualties in the conflict. The South Korean Defense Minister emphasized that this deployment is a significant provocation that cannot be ignored, and stated that they will not stand by and do nothing in response. The situation is escalating tensions between key global players and raises concerns about the potential for further violence and conflict in the region.
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The United States warns Putin that North Korean soldiers fighting for Russia in Ukraine are considered fair game
