Zelensky claims Russia requested 30,000 additional North Korean troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia requested an additional 30,000 soldiers from North Korea to bolster its ongoing military effort in Ukraine. Cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang has deepened rapidly following the start of the full-scale conflict in early 2022.

The assertion highlights growing concerns regarding foreign military involvement in the conflict. Neither Russian nor North Korean officials have confirmed the reported request, though security and strategic cooperation between the two states has expanded to include material and troop commitments.

Sources: Le Figaro.