Zelenskyi's disappointing forecast regarding North Korean troops at the front
The president emphasized: if the world does not react sharply to the appearance of North Korean troops at the front, this will only encourage Putin to increase their number.
As of today, 11,000 North Korean soldiers are present on the territory of the Russian Federation in the Kursk region. Some of these troops have already participated in hostilities against the Ukrainian military. Among them there are already losses.
This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelenskyi at a press conference following his participation in the summit of the European Political Community.
The reaction of the world
“There are countries that reacted loudly, there are countries that did not react, there are countries that reacted quietly. But we are working with them,” the head of state assured.
A new wave of escalation
The president emphasized that the appearance of North Korean troops indicates a new wave of escalation from the Russian side.
“Involving the army of another country in the war against Ukraine…