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Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns of more North Korean troops
Original: Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia
Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of Russia's armed forces, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy said North Korea is preparing to deploy additional troops to support Russia's war in Ukraine. The twin announcements point to Moscow deepening its manpower reserves as the conflict grinds on, and to an expanding role for North Korean soldiers on Russian soil, raising concerns among Ukraine's allies about further escalation.
Why now: Fresh announcements on the same day signal escalation in the Ukraine war, drawing widespread attention.
Vladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyyUkraineRussiaNorth Korea
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- Ukraine war briefing: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy says more North Koreans to be deployed in Russia · The Guardian
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