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Russia wants 30,000 more troops from North Korea, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia seeks 30,000 additional North Korean troops to fight in Ukraine, with preparations underway in Voronezh. North Korea has already deployed 12,000 troops to Kursk under a 2024 mutual defense pact. Russia’s cooperation with North Korea includes transferring military knowledge and weapons development, raising regional security concerns.
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