In a startling development, North Korean troops have been spotted operating in Russia’s Kursk border region, where Ukrainian troops already have a presence, according to Nato reports.
This deployment has been described by Nato chief Mark Rutte as a “significant escalation” and a “dangerous expansion” of Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin’s refusal to deny the presence of North Korean troops in Russia only adds to the growing concern over the situation.
Rutte also revealed that North Korea had sent ballistic missiles and millions of rounds of ammunition to Moscow for use in Ukraine, raising fears of further instability in the region.
This turn of events underscores the complex and volatile nature of the conflict in Ukraine, with various international actors now seemingly involved in the ongoing crisis.
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