Ukraines top diplomat sounded the alarm about the possible involvement of North Korean forces in the Russian invasion‚ calling it a “huge“ escalation risk. The statement was made during a joint press conference with his French counterpart in Kyiv on 10/19/24.
Earlier that week Volodymyr Zelenskiy the Ukrainian leader‚ stated that North Korea had already sent officers to Russia and was getting ready to deploy 10‚000 troops to support Moscows military campaign. This claim has raised concerns about the potential widening of the conflict.
Both Russia and North Korea have strongly denied any arms transfers between them. The Kremlin has also dismissed claims made by South Korea regarding potential North Korean military assistance to Russia in its campaign against Ukraine.
The situation has sparked a flurry of diplomatic activity as countries grapple with the implications of North Koreas potential involvement in the conflict. The international community is closely watching for any signs of escalation or new alliances forming in the region
Despite the denials‚ concerns remain high about the possibility of North Korean troops entering the conflict – a move that could significantly alter the dynamics of the war and potentially draw in other regional powers. The Ukrainian government continues to monitor the situation closely‚ while calling for increased support from its allies