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Russia seeks additional 30,000 North Korean troops for war in Ukraine
ONE REPORT·Published ·Event date ·Main source · CNA
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Volodymyr Zelensky, Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un
Voronezh region, Russia; Ukraine; North Korea
July 25, 2026
Original reports
Ukrainian President Zelensky reports Russia is seeking 30,000 additional North Korean troops.
Preparations for these troops are underway in Russia's Voronezh region.
North Korea is also preparing to transfer ballistic missile launchers to Russia.
South Korea estimates 2,000 North Korean troops have already been killed in the conflict.
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