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More North Korean soldiers may join Russia’s war in Ukraine

A possible fresh wave of North Korean personnel may fight alongside Russia in the Ukraine war. The number of soldiers involved and whether deployment has been confirmed remain unclear.

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A larger North Korean role would internationalize the conflict further and increase manpower for Russian operations.

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  1. Why a fresh wave of North Korean soldiers may fight in Russia's war in Ukraine ↗bbc.co.uk · Recorded source date: Sep 14, 2026, 2:31 AM UTC

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