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North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia

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⚠️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that there are more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory and that preparations are underway to deploy another 10,000 troops.

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  1. The Kyiv Independent

    Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns (opens The Kyiv Independent)

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    The president said that Russia is looking to "increase the involvement of foreigners" in its armed forces. North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the more than 8,000 military personnel currently stationed in Russia.

  2. The Guardian

    Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Putin’s order comes as both Russian and Ukrainian forces suffer mounting casualties. What we know on day 1,679 Russian president Vladimir Putin has ordered ⁠an increase ​in the size ⁠of the army to 1.55 ⁠million ​active ‌servicemen , according ‌to a ‌presidential decree on Monday.

  3. Al Jazeera

    Why has Putin added 15,000 new soldiers to Russia’s army? (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    The move marks the fourth military expansion this year as Russia's war in Ukraine seemingly stalls.

  4. End Time Headlines

    North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to Russia (opens End Time Headlines)

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    ⚠️ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that there are more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory and that preparations are underway to deploy another 10,000 troops.

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