North Korea Prepares 50,000-Troop Surge to Support Russian Offensive
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is mobilizing an additional 30,000 to 50,000 troops for deployment to Russia, significantly expanding its existing 15,000-strong contingent. The surge follows a deepening defense pact between Pyongyang and Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned that the influx of battle-hardened North Korean special forces and ballistic missile specialists poses a critical threat to both European security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.