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Intelligence agencies report North Korea is preparing to send 30,000 to 50,000 more troops to Russia, adding to the 14,000 to 15,000 already deployed since late 2024. These soldiers will likely secure Russian border areas like Kursk and Voronezh, freeing up Russian forces for front-line battles in Ukraine.
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