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North Korea's military presence in Russia fuels debate

Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's press secretary, commented on reports regarding the transfer of soldiers from North Korea to Russia, who were expected to join the front in Ukraine eventually. "There is much conflicting information; it should probably be treated as such," he stated.

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Tomasz Waleński

21 October 2024 14:13

Many of the reports from Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda. These reports are part of the information warfare conducted by the Russian Federation.

"We see many conflicting pieces of information. South Korea says one thing, then the Pentagon claims there is no confirmation of such statements. There is much conflicting information; it should probably be treated as such," said Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's spokesperson, on Monday about the reports about the involvement of North Korean forces in the Ukraine war.

Peskov also addressed the growing cooperation between the countries. According to him, Russia has the "sovereign right" to develop relations in all fields. "This should not worry anyone, as this cooperation is not directed against any third countries. We will continue to develop this cooperation," said the Kremlin spokesperson.

North Koreans heading to the front

Ukrainian media were the first to report the presence of North Korean soldiers in Russia last week, citing data from the Ukrainian military intelligence agency HUR.

South Korean intelligence services confirmed this information on October 18. Seoul's services determined that Pyongyang sent around 1,500 soldiers to the Russian Far East at the beginning of the month. After training, the military personnel are expected to be deployed to the front in Ukraine. According to authorities in Seoul, North Korea is ready to send up to 12,000 soldiers.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, who arrived in Kyiv on Monday, mentioned on Saturday that he could not confirm the emerging reports.

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