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Zelensky: Russia to Get 30,000 North Korean Troops, Missiles

7/26/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia will receive another 30,000 North Korea troops for its war against Ukraine.
He said preparations to host the troops have been underway in Russia’s Voronezh region since June.
Zelensky warned that North Korea’s planned transfer of additional ballistic-missile launchers threatens every Asian country within range.
He vowed that Ukraine will respond to the combined troop and missile threat.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia will receive another 30,000 North Korea troops for its war against Ukraine.
He said preparations to host the troops have been underway in Russia’s Voronezh region since June.
Zelensky warned that North Korea’s planned transfer of additional ballistic-missile launchers threatens every Asian country within range.
He vowed that Ukraine will respond to the combined troop and missile threat.