Ukraine, South Korea say North Korean troops poised to fight with Russia

Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Ukrainian officials, including Kyiv's top diplomat, and South Korea's intelligence agency say North Korea is deploying thousands of troops to help Russia with its war against Ukraine.

"North Korea is aiding Russian aggression against Ukraine with weapons and personnel," Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Friday on social media. "Not Mercenaries. Regular units, which Moscow plans to use as cannon fodder."

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