Recent statements from U.S. officials have raised alarms about the presence of North Korean troops in Russia and the potential implications for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence chair Rep. Mike Turner emphasized the need for the United States to consider military action if North Korean troops were to invade Ukraine.
According to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, there is evidence that North Korean soldiers have been deployed to eastern Russia. It is estimated that around 3,000 troops were moved from North Korea to Vladivostok, Russia, and are currently undergoing training at various military sites in the region.
