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North Korea troops in Russia not denied by Putin

North Korea troops in Russia not denied by Putin

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Putin is quoted as stating that the presence of North Korean troops in Russia is a serious matter, but he does not confirm or deny the Pentagon's claim of 3,000 troops being deployed to the Kursk region. Putin also mentions the mutual defense clause in the new security treaty between Russia and North Korea, but does not specify how the clause applies to the reported presence of North Korean troops.

Volodymyr Zelenskiy
Ukraine Government
1. Obviously, in such circumstances, our relations with our partners need to be developed. The frontline needs more support.
2. We see an increasing alliance between Russia and regimes like North Korea. It is no longer just about transferring weapons. It is actually about transferring people from North Korea to the occupying military forces.
Vladimir Putin
Kremlin
1. We know who is present there, from which European Nato countries, and how they carry out this work.
2. I will say directly that these are illusionary calculations, that can be made only by those who do not know Russia's history.
3. Today, we ratified our treaty on strategic partnership which contains article four.
4. How Russian-American relations will develop after the election will depend on the United States. If they are open, then we will also be open. And if they don't want it, then fine.
5. We are ready to look at any proposals for peace negotiations that are based on the realities on the ground. We won't accept anything else.
6. We have never doubted that the North Korean leadership takes our agreements seriously.
António Guterres
United Nations
1. No single group and no single country can act alone or in isolation. It takes a community of nations, working as one global family, to address global challenges.
Nico Lange
Christian Democratic Union
1. At the moment, I don't see the major European states coming together to develop a common strategy: What do we want to achieve in Ukraine? How will we deal with Russia and Russia's supporters? How can we achieve this together? That's what we'd need.
2. At the moment, there is little concrete information and a lot of vague speculation.
Gabrielius Landsbergis
Homeland Union
1. It's no longer regional, it's no longer just European – it is a global conflict, and it affects everybody.
Farah Dakhlallah
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
1. If these troops are destined to fight in Ukraine, it would mark a significant escalation in North Korea's support for Russia's illegal war and yet another sign of Russia's significant losses on the front lines.
Kim Yong-Hyun
Democratic Party of Korea
1. We believe that the possibility of further deployment of regular troops is very high, as Russia and North Korea have entered a mutual agreement that is almost equivalent to a military alliance. We will also be well-prepared for this possibility.
Edward Howell
Chatham House
1. They will realise this is a one-way ticket, so we will likely see desertions and defections.