Netherlands: "Russia Deploying at Least 1,500 North Korean Soldiers"

The Russian independent media outlet claiming to be 'Astra' posted on its Telegram channel on the 22nd (local time) a video showing soldiers who appear to be North Korean troops standing outside a building.
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The Netherlands has confirmed that at least 1,500 North Korean soldiers have been deployed to Russia.

On the 25th (local time), Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans stated, "Dutch intelligence agencies have confirmed that Russia is deploying at least 1,500 North Korean troops."

On the same day, he posted on X (formerly Twitter), "The first North Korean special forces have arrived in Russia and will likely be stationed in Kursk (a western border area of Russia)," adding, "An appropriate response is necessary to this serious escalation of tensions."