North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin have a close relationship, with reports suggesting that North Korean troops have been deployed to fight in Ukraine. US officials claim that 3,000 North Korean troops have been sent to military bases in Russia, while Ukrainian intelligence estimates around 12,000 troops are already spread across five Russian military bases. South Korea also identified 1,500 North Korean officers deployed in Russia. Russian Kremlin initially denied these reports but Putin later stated that the decision is sovereign. World leaders, including Ukraine, South Korea, and some US lawmakers, have condemned the alleged troop movements as a violation of international law and UN resolutions. Ukrainian officials are investigating whether charges for crimes of aggression can be pressed against North Korean officials. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s involvement in the Ukraine War has also come under scrutiny, with reports suggesting that Starlink equipment provided by Musk is being used by Russian troops to target Ukrainian soldiers. Musk faced criticism for denying the Ukrainian military access to Starlink in 2022, with lawmakers calling for an investigation into the matter. Overall, the deployment of North Korean troops in Ukraine has sparked concern and condemnation from various countries and international organizations, with calls for accountability and action against those involved in the escalation of the conflict.
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