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In a tense revelation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces that approximately 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now stationed at Russia's border with Ukraine and could enter combat against Ukrainian forces in the coming days. Speaking at a Washington news conference, Blinken emphasizes that the presence of North Korean troops in the conflict could mark a troubling escalation, turning them into "legitimate military targets" for Ukraine and its Western allies.
“Russia’s reliance on North Korean troops underscores a level of desperation,” Blinken stated, noting that. . .
