The UK Ministry of Defence has acknowledged reports from South Korea indicating that North Korea has deployed approximately 3,000 military personnel to Russia’s Kursk region to bolster Russian forces in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The confirmation came in response to a written parliamentary question from Lord Alton of Liverpool, who sought clarification on the UK government’s stance regarding the alleged troop movements.
Defence Minister Lord Coaker confirmed that British officials are closely monitoring the situation, which stems from intelligence provided by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff. He reiterated the UK’s condemnation of military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, emphasizing that such collaboration violates multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions.
Lord Coaker warned that Pyongyang’s support for Moscow not only prolongs the suffering of Ukrainian civilians but also poses a broader threat to international security, including risks to South Korea and the UK. The development underscores growing concerns over North Korea’s deepening military ties with Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
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