The North Atlantic Alliance confirmed the presence of North Korean troops in Russia and the deployment of these soldiers to the Kursk region to participate in the war against Ukraine. This was stated by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the headquarters of the alliance following the meeting of the members of the North Atlantic Council with representatives of the national intelligence of South Korea. reports "Ukrinform".
"Today I can confirm that North Korean troops have been sent to Russia, and that North Korean units have been sent to the Kursk region. This use of North Korean troops, firstly, means a significant escalation in the involvement of the DPRK in the Russian criminal war. Secondly, this is another violation of the UN Security Council resolution. Thirdly, this is a dangerous expansion of the Russian war," — emphasized Rutte.
The Secretary General called on the Russian and North Korean authorities to stop such actions immediately. According to Rutte, the deepening of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang is a threat to security both in the Indo-Pacific region and to Euro-Atlantic security.
The politician also reminded that the DPRK delivered millions of artillery ammunition and ballistic missiles to the Russian Federation. Such actions, Rütte emphasizes, "are fueling a large-scale conflict in the heart of Europe and undermining global peace and security." Meanwhile, the Russian dictator provides North Korea with military technology and other support to circumvent international sanctions.
"The transfer of North Korean troops to Kursk is also a sign of Putin's growing desperation. More than 600 Russian soldiers were killed or wounded in Putin's war. He (Putin — Ed.) is unable to continue his offensive in Ukraine without foreign support. Because Ukrainians are defending themselves — with courage, resilience and ingenuity. NATO allies will continue to support a free and democratic Ukraine. Ukraine's security is our security." - said the Secretary General of the Alliance.
According to Rutte, today the NATO allies talked about the need to further strengthen military support for Ukraine.
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