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On 1000th Day of Invasion, Zelenskyy Warns EU: North Korean Troops Aiding Russia Could Reach 100,000

Nov 19, 2024, 10:41 AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the European Parliament via video link in Brussels on the 1000th day of Russia's invasion, which was initially expected to be a '3-day war.' He warned that North Korean troop numbers aiding Russia could reach 100,000, with currently 11,000 North Korean soldiers near Ukraine's borders supporting Russia's military efforts. Zelenskyy emphasized the urgency for Europe to push Russia towards a just peace, stating, "We must push Russia towards just peace." This development follows previous claims that North Korea has supplied Russia with weaponry and troops to bolster its invasion of Ukraine.