Zelensky claims that Russia will deploy its first North Korean soldiers into combat.

"Report from Commander Syrskiy. The current situation at the front, with special attention to the Pokrovsk, Kurakhove, and Lyman directions. The situation in the Donetsk region is challenging, but our combat brigades are holding their positions and doing everything possible to eliminate the occupiers. Specifically, regarding the Kursk operation. We are executing our tasks. The buffer zone on Russian territory protects Ukraine from Russian attempts to escalate the war in the east of our country and inflicts significant losses on the Russians. The Commander-in-Chief reported on the successful execution of tasks by our units in certain areas of the Kursk region," - reported President Volodymyr Zelensky.

"He also reported on Russia's recruitment of military personnel from North Korea. According to intelligence, the first North Korean troops will be deployed by Russia in combat zones on October 27-28. This is an obvious escalation step by Russia, which holds significance, unlike the misinformation that has been prevalent in Kazan in recent days. The world can clearly see what Russia truly desires, and that is the continuation of the war. This is why a principled and strong response from world leaders is necessary. The actual involvement of North Korea in the hostilities should not be met with closed eyes and bewildered comments, but with substantial pressure on both Moscow and Pyongyang to uphold the UN Charter and to penalize the escalation," - he stated.

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