You might have heard about the long-standing war between Russia and Ukraine. Now, there's news that North Korean troops could join the fight. U. S. officials said this week that there's proof thousands of North Korean soldiers are training in Russia. South Korea thinks they might send around 12, 000 troops, including artillery troops, military engineers, and special forces. If these North Korean soldiers join the war, they could become targets, according to the U. S.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol even said they might send weapons directly to Ukraine if North Korea gets involved. But Russia and North Korea deny these reports. They say it's just media propaganda. The U. S. isn't sending its own troops to Ukraine, but it has given a lot of money and weapons to help Ukraine's soldiers.

Russia and North Korea have been friends for a long time, but their relationship has gotten stronger recently. They even agreed to help each other if they're attacked. Some people think they're trading military supplies to help Russia in the war.

The war between Russia and Ukraine has been going on for over a decade, but it got much worse in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine. Many soldiers from both sides have been hurt or killed. Now, Ukraine is fighting hard in the southwest region of Kursk and using drones to attack Russia.

North Korean Soldiers in Russia: What We Know

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