28.04.2025 18:50
The U.S. Department of State has demanded that North Korea cease sending troops to Russia. In a written statement from the State Department, it was noted, "We continue to be concerned about the direct involvement in the war."
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The U.S. Department of State demanded that North Korea cease its troop deployment to support Russia's war in Ukraine.
"WE CONTINUE TO BE CONCERNED"
In a written statement from the U.S. Department of State, it was stated, "We continue to be concerned about (North Korea's) direct involvement in the war."
The statement emphasized that North Korea's "military deployment to Russia" and the "any support" provided by the Russian Federation to North Korea should come to an end.
Additionally, the statement highlighted that third countries, like North Korea, that "sustain" the Russia-Ukraine war also bear responsibility.
IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT TROOPS WERE SENT TO RUSSIA
According to a report by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), it was confirmed for the first time that troops were sent to Russia from the country's Central Military Commission.
The statement indicated that North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent troops with the aim of "helping Russia reclaim the Kursk region from the Ukrainian army" under the agreement signed with the Moscow administration.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that the comprehensive strategic partnership agreement signed between Moscow and Pyongyang in June 2024 came into effect in December 2024.
Following the "comprehensive strategic partnership agreement" signed between North Korea and Russia in 2024, it was estimated that the Pyongyang administration sent approximately 12,000 troops to Russia.
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