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North Korea is reportedly sending soldiers to Russia to aid in the conflict against Ukraine, with Seoul claiming that 1,500 more troops have been deployed, bringing the total number to 3,000. Pyongyang has yet to comment, and Moscow has neither confirmed nor denied the reports. Ukraine has called on any North Korean troops sent to the frontlines to surrender, warning them against dying “senselessly in a foreign land.” US officials have expressed concerns over North Korea’s involvement, with Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin revealing evidence of North Korean soldiers in Russia. The situation has escalated tensions further, with NATO warning that confirmation of North Korean troops in Ukraine would be a significant escalation in the conflict.