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Ukrainian FM Urges Global Action Amid Reports of North Korea Sending Military Personnel to Russia

Oct 18, 2024 18:57

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Authors: Maryna Kulakova
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North Korean troops perform during the 'Arirang' festival at the 150,000-capacity May Day Stadium in Pyongyang, 06 October 2005. (Source: Getty Images)

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has confirmed that North Korea is actively supplying weapons and regular military personnel to support Russia's aggression in Ukraine.

North Korea is aiding Russian aggression against Ukraine with weapons and personnel. Not mercenaries. Regular units, which Moscow plans to use as cannon fodder. The Euro-Atlantic community must wake up to the fact that DPRK invades Europe alongside Russia and act without delay.
— Andrii Sybiha 🇺🇦 (@andrii_sybiha) October 18, 2024

“Russia seriously escalates its aggression by involving DPRK on a war party scale. We require an immediate and strong reaction from the Euro-Atlantic community and the world. The best response is for Ukraine’s allies to fully support and implement Zelenskyy’s Victory Plan,” Sybiha wrote.

“Russia scales up its war. In response, alies must scale up military support for Ukraine. Lift restrictions on long-range strikes. Start intercepting Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine. Extend invitation to NATO. Boost investment in Ukraine’s arms manufacturing. Take action!” Ukrainian Foreign Minister concluded.

South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) stated that North Korea already deployed 1,500 special forces troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine, South Korean outlet Yonhap reported on October 18.