November 2nd 2024.
According to Volodymyr Zelensky, the tension between Ukraine and North Korea is reaching an alarming level. He expressed his concerns on Telegram, stating that the international community seems to be simply watching as the possibility of North Korean troops entering Ukrainian territory grows. Zelensky specifically mentioned America, Britain, and Germany, saying that they are all waiting for the worst to happen.
In light of this, Zelensky has requested permission to use long-range weapons from Western countries to target North Korean troops stationed in Russia. He believes that a preemptive strike on their training camps would be necessary to protect Ukraine. However, he also acknowledges that such an action would require approval from allied nations. Without the use of Western-made weapons, Ukraine's military capabilities would be limited in reaching targets deep inside Russia.
The situation escalated when the US government revealed that around 8,000 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to Russia's Kursk region, close to the Ukrainian border. Ukraine's military intelligence confirmed this, stating that over 7,000 North Korean troops have been transported to areas near Ukraine. These troops are reportedly equipped with Russian weapons and are being trained at several locations in Russia's Far East.
The deployment of North Korean troops is seen as a significant escalation by Western leaders. It not only poses a threat to Ukraine but also has the potential to affect the Indo-Pacific region. The transfer of technology from Russia to North Korea could also advance the latter's nuclear weapons and missile program. In response, North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met with her Russian counterpart in Moscow on Friday.
Ukrainian leaders have continuously emphasized the need for permission to use Western weapons to strike strategic targets in Russia. They believe that this would force Russia to seek peace and end the conflict. On the other hand, US defense officials have argued that the use of missiles would be limited and that Ukraine has already been using its own long-range drones to hit targets in Russia. However, Russia has made it clear that any such strike would be seen as a major escalation. President Vladimir Putin has even warned that Russia would consider itself at war with the US and its NATO allies if they approve such actions.
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