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28 April 2025

European Commission says Russia's use of North Korean troops reveals its desperation

European Commission says Russia's use of North Korean troops reveals its desperation

The acknowledgment by North Korea and Russia of the participation of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine demonstrates that Russia has no intention of seeking peace. At the same time, the involvement of North Korean forces reflects Russia's own desperate situation, forcing it to seek allies among some of the world's most oppressive regimes.

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