NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed on Monday that North Korean troops have been sent to help Russia in its war against Ukraine, indicating a deepening alliance between the two nations. Rutte expressed concerns over the military cooperation between Russia and North Korea, labeling it as a threat to security in the Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic regions.
Rutte disclosed that North Korean troops have been deployed to the Kursk region in support of Russia's efforts to repel a Ukrainian incursion. This development signifies a significant escalation in the conflict, according to Rutte, and underscores the extent of foreign involvement in Russia's actions.
