Pentagon Indicates Presence of North Korean Forces in Russia
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has claimed that there’s “evidence” of North Korean service members being present on Russian soil. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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North Korean service members have reportedly arrived in Russia, according to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, who stated that Washington is currently unaware of their intentions in the country. Pyongyang has previously dismissed these allegations, while the Kremlin has referred to the information surrounding the situation as “contradictory.”
During a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Austin noted, “there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia,” but he added that “what exactly they’re doing is left to be seen.” He indicated that the US is seeking further information regarding the supposed deployment.
The Secretary emphasized that it would be a "serious issue" if North Korea aims to “participate in this war on Russia’s behalf.” He refrained from providing details on the number of troops in Russia or their specific locations.
In recent developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea of sending military support to Russian forces. Subsequently, South Korea expressed similar concerns, summoning the Russian ambassador in Seoul and demanding the “immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops and [to] stop relevant cooperation” with Pyongyang, while threatening to “respond with every possible means” if these demands are not met.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked that North Korea is a “close neighbor” to Russia and asserted, "we are developing relations in all areas." He defended the cooperation between the two nations as their “sovereign right,” stating, “no one should be worried, because cooperation is not directed against third countries.” Peskov also acknowledged the “contradictory information,” referencing the accusations from Seoul and the Pentagon’s inability to confirm them.
North Korea has branded the assertions of troop deployment as “groundless and stereotype rumors,” claiming that such accusations aim to “smear the image of the DPRK and undermine the legitimate friendly and cooperative relations between sovereign states.”
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
During a press conference in Rome on Wednesday, Austin noted, “there is evidence of DPRK troops in Russia,” but he added that “what exactly they’re doing is left to be seen.” He indicated that the US is seeking further information regarding the supposed deployment.
The Secretary emphasized that it would be a "serious issue" if North Korea aims to “participate in this war on Russia’s behalf.” He refrained from providing details on the number of troops in Russia or their specific locations.
In recent developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused North Korea of sending military support to Russian forces. Subsequently, South Korea expressed similar concerns, summoning the Russian ambassador in Seoul and demanding the “immediate withdrawal of North Korean troops and [to] stop relevant cooperation” with Pyongyang, while threatening to “respond with every possible means” if these demands are not met.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov remarked that North Korea is a “close neighbor” to Russia and asserted, "we are developing relations in all areas." He defended the cooperation between the two nations as their “sovereign right,” stating, “no one should be worried, because cooperation is not directed against third countries.” Peskov also acknowledged the “contradictory information,” referencing the accusations from Seoul and the Pentagon’s inability to confirm them.
North Korea has branded the assertions of troop deployment as “groundless and stereotype rumors,” claiming that such accusations aim to “smear the image of the DPRK and undermine the legitimate friendly and cooperative relations between sovereign states.”
James del Carmen contributed to this report for TROIB News
