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On Oct. 31, Zelensky Urges Allies to Support Ukraine, Calls for Permission to Strike North Korean Troops in Russia

Nov 1, 2024, 09:10 PM

In a recent address on Oct. 31, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to develop concrete solutions to support Ukraine as North Korean troops prepare to engage Ukrainian forces on the battlefield. Zelensky called for permission to strike North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia, emphasizing that Ukraine has identified the locations where these troops are accumulating. He stressed the need for long-range capabilities to conduct preemptive strikes, which depend on support from international partners. Zelensky also highlighted North Korea's recent advancements in missile technology, including a new ballistic missile with record flight time, facilitated by Moscow, and the growing threat they pose.