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September 28, 2026
Zelensky Warns of North Korea Deploying Additional Troops to Russia
- Volodymyr Zelensky claims that Russia is preparing to deploy an additional 10,000 North Korean troops, on top of the existing 8,000 already in Russia.
- Zelensky cites new data indicating North Koreans are being selected for training and deployment to support Russia's military efforts.
- The Russian government has ordered an increase in its military personnel to 1.55 million, part of a broader strategy amid ongoing conflict.
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- Ukraine's Zelenskiy says North Korea prepares to deploy another 10,000 troops to RussiaSep 28, 2026 at 11:14 PM · Reuters
- Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky claims North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 more troops to RussiaSep 29, 2026 at 3:52 AM · Independent
- Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops, warns ZelenskySep 29, 2026 at 6:19 AM · Independent