By Euronews with APThe release of the video comes after the head of Ukrainian military intelligence claimed that around 11,000 North Korean infantrymen are currently training in eastern Russia. "The video clearly shows North Korean citizens being given Russian uniforms under the direction of the Russian military," he said. "For Ukraine, this video is important because it is the first video evidence that shows North Korea participating in the war on the side of Russia. If true, the presence of North Korean soldiers in Ukraine would be further proof of intensified military ties between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. North Korean weapons have already been used in the Ukraine war.

Source: The North Africa Journal October 20, 2024 05:30 UTC