NATO prepares a response to arrival of DPRK soldiers in Russia

NATO countries are considering options for responding to the possible involvement of North Korean soldiers in the war against Ukraine. Two main directions are envisaged: increasing support for Ukraine and strengthening the Alliance's connections in the Indo-Pacific region.

This was reported by Bloomberg.

NATO's response to the deployment of DPRK soldiers in Russia

At the meeting of the North Atlantic Council, South Korea is expected to provide additional reconnaissance on the movement of North Korean troops. According to reports, DPRK soldiers are undergoing training at Russian bases in Vladivostok, Khabarovsk and Ussuriysk.

"NATO's potential responses are limited, but could include increasing support for Ukraine and building partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region," the publication reported.

According to South Korean intelligence, the Russian plans to arm the North Korean military and provide them with documents to disguise themselves as local residents of the eastern regions of Russia. According to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, part of the North Korean troops are already in Russia, and about 3,000 soldiers are undergoing training.

As a reminder, Dutch intelligence has confirmed that Russia is deploying troops from North Korea on its territory. This includes at least 1,500 soldiers from the DPRK who have arrived to participate in the war against Ukraine.

Previously, in addition to ground troops, the DPRK has sent fighter pilots to Russia who will take part in hostilities against Ukraine.