The United States, in communicating with China, raised the issue of possible sending North Korean troops to participate in the conflict in Ukraine, The New York Times (NYT) reports, citing sources.
Washington hopes Beijing can convey the West’s message to Pyongyang and perhaps influence DPRK authorities to limit or suspend the deployment of North Korean forces.
The publication calls China “North Korea’s long-standing ally and most influential economic and military partner,” but notes that China may be concerned about strengthening ties between Russia and the DPRK.
The Economist wrote about it. Analysts in the magazine article noted that China has influence over North Korea and Russian-Korean contacts could cause concern in Beijing.
“I will say that we have communicated directly with Chinese government officials to clearly express our concerns about the deepening military relationship between Russia and North Korea, and to make clear that we believe this should be of concern to China and other countries. in the region”, — a State Department spokesperson said on October 30 Matthew Miller.
The sending of DPRK military personnel to the conflict zone in Ukraine in October was discussed in the West and in kyiv; in particular, this was stated by the Secretary General of NATO. Marcos Rutte AND Vladimir Zelensky. According to the vice president of the United States at the UN Roberto MaderaWe are talking about 8 thousand people.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called the alleged transfer of troops to Russia “padding and exaggeration,” while the DPRK mission to the UN called it “unfounded stereotyped rumors.” The Kremlin has repeatedly stated that Russia has its own potential to carry out an operation in Ukraine and has not asked other countries for help.
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir PutinResponding to a question about the North Korean army, he recalled that NATO troops have been directly involved in the Ukrainian conflict for a long time, RBC recalls.
