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France Warns of Major Escalation and New Scale with North Korean Troops in Ukraine

Oct 19, 2024, 12:40 PM

France has expressed significant concern over reports that North Korea is sending military support to Russia for its war in Ukraine. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned that the involvement of North Korean soldiers represents a major escalation, potentially bringing the conflict to a new level and a new scale, risking its spillover into Asia. Barrot, who is currently in Kyiv, emphasized the grave implications of this development, stating that it could lead to a broader regional conflict. France described the situation as 'very worrying.'