President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia is seeking to bring North Korean troops into the war in Ukraine again. He said Moscow wants to use thousands of soldiers, pointing to a renewed effort to involve foreign personnel in its invasion.
According to Zelenskyy, preparations in Russia for such a move have been under way since early summer. His remarks suggest that any new deployment would be part of a planned operation rather than a sudden battlefield decision.
The claim adds to concerns about the growing military relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang. If North Korean troops are sent again, it would deepen the international dimension of the Ukraine war and raise new questions about how Russia is sustaining its campaign.
Zelenskyy's statement puts fresh attention on Russia's manpower strategy as the conflict continues. It also highlights the wider geopolitical implications of any further North Korean involvement in the fighting.
