A combat clash with DPRK troops is a matter of days, not months, - Zelenskyy

A combat clash with DPRK troops is a matter of days, not months, - Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine expects a military confrontation with North Korean troops in the coming days.

This was reported by President Zelenskyy in an interview with the South Korean TV channel KBS.

According to him, Russia plans to deploy North Korean soldiers on the battlefield in Ukraine soon. "This is a matter of days, not months," the president emphasized.

The president also noted that he is aware of approximately 3,000 North Korean soldiers currently in a preparatory camp, and this number is expected to rise to 12,000. "Agreements are also being made to send engineering troops and civilians who will work in the military factories of the Russian Federation," Zelenskyy added.

Zelenskyy believes that Putin will try to achieve results on the battlefield by involving more North Korean soldiers rather than Russians, as mobilization within Russia is unpopular.

"This affects Putin’s rating because most Russians do not support mobilization and do not want to fight. For Putin, North Korea is a solution to this situation, and for its leader, it is an opportunity to gain combat experience. I am convinced that the leader of North Korea, like Putin, does not care about the lives of his soldiers."

The president also stressed the necessity of adhering to international law and preventing torture. "For us, the most important thing is the exchange of prisoners, so we are ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians," Zelenskyy said.