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Putin orders army expansion amid North Korea troop warnings

Original: Putin orders army expansion as Zelenskyy warns Russia preparing to deploy 10,000 North Korean troops

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an expansion of the country's armed forces, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Russia is preparing to deploy around 10,000 North Korean troops to the frontline. The moves point to a deepening of military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang as the war in Ukraine continues, and have drawn international concern.

Why now: Reports of North Korean soldiers joining Russia's war effort mark a significant escalation with major implications for the conflict.

Vladimir PutinVolodymyr ZelenskyyRussiaUkraineNorth Korea

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