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North Korea Expands Military Cooperation with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict

Kim Jong Un orders mass production of attack drones as North Korean troops assist Russia against Ukraine, raising concerns of escalating regional dynamics.

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Updated: Nov 15th, 2024, 6:54 PM ET

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has mandated the mass production of attack drones, coinciding with the deployment of North Korean troops alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. This military collaboration emerges following a defense pact between the two nations, intensifying concerns about potential technology transfers to North Korea. The situation has prompted warnings from German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who highlighted this deployment as a serious escalation in the conflict. Scholz recently called on Russian President Putin to withdraw troops from Ukraine while emphasizing Germany's commitment to supporting Ukraine against ongoing aggression.

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