First Step Toward World War’: North Korea’s Involvement Intensifies

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that North Korea is preparing to send 10,000 troops to support Russia in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During a press conference in Brussels, he confirmed that North Korean soldiers are already present in Russian-occupied territories, although their exact numbers are unclear. Zelenskyy warned that North Korea’s involvement represents a “first step toward World War.” The ties between Moscow and Pyongyang have strengthened recently, with both nations signing a mutual defense pact and North Korea supplying ammunition to Russia.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has asserted that North Korea is preparing to deploy 10,000 troops to support Russia in its conflict with Ukraine. Speculation regarding North Korea’s involvement has escalated this week, and during a press conference in Brussels on Thursday, Zelenskyy confirmed that Pyongyang plans to train and send thousands of soldiers to the frontline.

He noted that North Korean troops are reportedly already present in Russian-occupied areas, though their exact numbers are unclear. Zelenskyy cautioned that North Korea’s involvement marks a “first step toward World War.”

In recent months, the relationship between Moscow and Pyongyang has grown stronger, culminating in a mutual defense agreement. Additionally, North Korea has provided ammunition and shells to support its ally.