Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces North Korea's plan to send 10,000 troops to Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that over 8,000 North Korean troops are currently in Russia, with plans to deploy another 10,000. This statement was made on September 28, 2026, amid ongoing military support from North Korea to Russia in the conflict in Ukraine. Zelensky also urged South Korea to enhance its support for Ukraine's air defense systems as tensions rise in the region.