Zelensky says 10,000 North Korean troops to join Russian forces, renews call to join NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thrusday said that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country. Zelensky called for Ukraine's urgent integration into NATO in a plea to alliance defence ministers in Brussels. The US and Germany are strongly opposed to any "short term" invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance.

Oct 17, 2024 - 17:00
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Zelensky says 10,000 North Korean troops to join Russian forces, renews call to join NATO
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thrusday said that 10,000 troops from North Korea are being prepared to join Russian forces fighting against his country. Zelensky called for Ukraine's urgent integration into NATO in a plea to alliance defence ministers in Brussels. The US and Germany are strongly opposed to any "short term" invitation for Ukraine to join the alliance.