North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on sending more troops to Russia
- Posted on August 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
North Korea's Kim Yo-jong has rejected President Zelensky's allegations regarding additional troop deployments to Russia, labeling the claims as baseless propaganda. The statement represents Pyongyang's denial of Western intelligence reports suggesting potential reinforcements of up to 50,000 soldiers. This diplomatic exchange highlights escalating tensions surrounding foreign military involvement in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and raises questions about intelligence accuracy and geopolitical maneuvering in Eastern Europe.
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North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong denies claim on sending more troops to Russia
Kim Yo-jong says Zelensky’s estimate that Pyongyang planned to send up to 50,000 more troops is ‘groundless’ and ‘a self-staged incident’.
