Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Claims Russia Plans to Deploy 30,000 North Korean Soldiers
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy Claims Russia Plans to Deploy 30,000 North Korean Soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Russia intends to deploy an additional 30,000 North Korean soldiers this autumn, according to intelligence sources.
In a recent evening address, Zelenskyy highlighted that Russia is also set to receive ballistic missile launchers from North Korea. This development follows a strategic partnership agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang, which previously saw North Korea contribute up to 15,000 troops to the conflict in Ukraine. Zelenskyy further accused the Kremlin of providing satellite reconnaissance support to Iran for its operations in the Gulf region. This information was broadcast on July 25, 2026, by Deutschlandfunk.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de