Zelensky Accuses Russia of Abandoning North Korean Troops in Fierce Kursk Fighting
President Volodymyr Zelensky has leveled serious accusations against Russia, claiming that Russian forces are deliberately sacrificing North Korean soldiers fighting in the Kursk region of Ukraine. Zelensky alleges that these troops are being sent into battle with minimal protection and are later eliminated by their own commanders to prevent capture.
In a recent address, Zelensky stated, “there are battles in the Kursk region with the participation of the North Korean military. They have a lot of losses. A lot. And we see that the Russian military and North Korean guards are not at all interested in the survival of these Koreans. Everything they do is done in such a way that it is indeed impossible for us to capture the Koreans captive – they are finished off by their own people, there are such facts. And the Russians send them into assaults so that they have a minimum of protection.”
Zelensky’s statement follows reports of several severely wounded North Korean soldiers taken prisoner by Ukrainian forces, who ultimately succumbed to their injuries. He added, “This is one of the manifestations of the madness that dictatorships are capable of. The Korean people should not lose their people fighting in Europe.” The President’s comments highlight the escalating human cost of the conflict and the increasingly desperate measures being employed by Russia.
The situation in Kursk has become a critical flashpoint in the ongoing conflict.according to unnamed U.S. officials, if Russia intensifies its offensive in the region in the new year, Ukrainian forces might potentially be forced to retreat until spring 2025 to avoid encirclement. this potential scenario underscores the gravity of the situation and the potential for further escalation.
Zelensky also called on China to exert its influence on North Korea, stating that if China is truly committed to preventing the war’s expansion, it must take concrete steps to pressure Pyongyang. This underscores the international implications of the conflict and the growing concern over the involvement of North Korean troops.
Concerns Mount Over Expanding Conflict and China’s Role
The deployment of North Korean troops and the alleged disregard for their lives raise serious questions about the potential expansion of the conflict and the role of international actors. The situation in Kursk is being closely monitored by the United States and its allies, with concerns growing about the potential for further escalation and the humanitarian consequences.
This developing situation will continue to be updated as more facts becomes available.Stay tuned to world-today-news.com for the latest developments.
