Europe confused over how to respond to Russia's involvement of North Korean troops in war - Espreso correspondent

She mentioned this on Espreso TV, saying, "European politicians are discussing Russia's use of North Korean troops in the war, but they're trying to distance themselves from this information publicly. In recent days, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has been asked several times about the possible involvement of North Korean troops in the war against Ukraine. Each time, he responds that there is no official confirmation. 

Vysotska also noted that they expect to receive information on this situation from South Korean intelligence next week," she said.

According to the correspondent, there are discussions on the sidelines of the European Parliament about deploying European troops to Ukraine.

"European politicians are uncertain how to react to Russia’s involvement of North Korean troops in the war. If North Korea joins Russia, it means a new force is entering the war. So, Europe needs to respond more decisively. Right now, there are discussions about Macron's earlier statement that European troops should be in Ukraine sooner or later," she emphasized.

Military cooperation between Russia and the DPRK

• On October 4, the Kyiv Post reported that 20 soldiers were killed in a missile strike on occupied Donetsk, including six North Korean military personnel advising the Russian army.
• The South Korean Defense Minister warned on October 8 that North Korea may deploy troops to Ukraine in support of Russia.
• At an October 17 press conference in Brussels, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed Russia's plan to train 10,000 North Korean soldiers for combat in Ukraine.
• Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine’s Military Intelligence, later reported that 11,000 North Korean infantrymen were training in eastern Russia, preparing for deployment to Ukraine. He added that the first unit of 2,600 soldiers is en route to Kursk, where Ukraine has established a stronghold.
• Ukraine has since shared intelligence with NATO about North Korea’s military involvement and requested data from alliance members.
• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the participation of the North Korean military in the war against Ukraine on the side of Russia would mean a “significant escalation.” 
• It was reported that South Korea was considering providing Ukraine with military and intelligence assistance in response to North Korea's sending its military to fight on the side of Russia.
• Later, it was also reported that North Korea sent not only infantrymen but also military aircraft pilots to Russia.