The U.S. government suspects the North Korean military may attack Ukrainian troops in Russia soon. The regime will not confirm its plans but is defending its right to deploy.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby on Thursday corroborated warnings by Ukrainian intelligence that approximately 3,000 North Korean troops could be moving into the Kursk region of Russia, which is currently held by Ukrainian forces.

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