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House Intel Chair Mike Turner Proposes Direct Military Action if North Korean Troops Deploy Against Ukraine's Sovereign Territory

Oct 23, 2024, 07:42 PM

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Mike Turner has stated that the United States should consider taking direct military action if North Korean troops invade Ukraine's sovereign territory. This statement comes amid reports of North Korean forces being deployed in Russia. Turner emphasized that if North Korean troops were to enter Ukraine, the U.S. must seriously evaluate its response. He is the first member of Congress to propose such a measure, highlighting the potential escalation of military involvement in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Congressman Andy Kim also commented on the deployment of North Korean forces against Ukraine, underscoring the seriousness of the situation.