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August 9, 2026
Zelensky Claims North Korea to Deploy Up to 50,000 Troops to Russia
- Volodymyr Zelensky estimates North Korea will send 30,000 to 50,000 troops to Russia.
- North Korea aims to study modern warfare tactics through its involvement in the conflict.
- Zelensky urges enhanced cooperation between Ukraine and South Korea in response to this development.
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- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky warns North Korea could send up to 50,000 troops to RussiaAug 9, 2026 at 7:06 AM · Independent
- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says up to 50,000 North Korean troops to be deployed in RussiaAug 9, 2026 at 12:47 PM · Reuters