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NATO member countries confirmed on Wednesday evidence that North Korea has sent military personnel to Russia.
As reported by Ukrinform, this was stated by the Alliance spokesperson, Farah Dahlella, in a comment to DW.
“The Alliance members confirmed evidence of the deployment of North Korean troops in Russia. If these troops have to fight in Ukraine, it would mean a significant increase in North Korea’s support for Russia’s illegal war and yet another sign of significant losses for Russia on the front line,” Dahlella noted.
On Wednesday, October 23, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin officially confirmed for the first time that North Korean military personnel had arrived in Russia. At the same time, he mentioned that it is currently unclear what the soldiers from North Korea are doing in Russia.
Earlier, on October 18, the National Intelligence Service of South Korea stated that the North Korean regime decided to send 12,000 troops to support Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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