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Ukraine, South Korea Warn of North Korean Troop Deployment to Support Russia, NATO Calls It Escalation

Oct 21, 2024, 09:24 AM

Ukraine and South Korea have raised alarms over North Korea's potential deployment of troops to support Russian forces in Ukraine. This development is seen as a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. Andriy Sybiha, a Ukrainian official, emphasized the seriousness of the situation. NATO Chief Mark Rutte has expressed serious concern, labeling the move as a violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions. Rutte also indicated NATO's preparedness to actively cooperate with South Korea to address the situation. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has vowed to take steps in response and plans to dispatch a delegation to NATO to share more information on North Korea-Russia military cooperation. The announcement comes in the context of deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.