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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Russia may send up to 3,000 more North Korean troops to Kursk

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Posted on February 14, 2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses the potential deployment of up to 3,000 North Korean troops by Russia to Kursk, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions at the Munich Security Conference.
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Zelenskiy Warns of North Korean Troops in Russia's Kursk

KYIV (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia could send up to 3,000 more North Korean troops to the front in its Kursk region, in comments at a press conference at the Munich Security Conference on Friday.

Zelenskiy said he had discussed North Korea in a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this week.

(Reporting by Anastasiia Malenko; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Key Takeaways

  • Zelenskiy claims Russia may deploy 3,000 North Korean troops.
  • The statement was made at the Munich Security Conference.
  • Discussion with Trump included North Korean involvement.
  • The potential deployment is in Russia's Kursk region.
  • The report was edited by Hugh Lawson.

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The article discusses Zelenskiy's claim that Russia may send North Korean troops to its Kursk region.
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Zelenskiy discussed the potential involvement of North Korean troops with Trump.
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The statement was made at the Munich Security Conference.

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