North Korean Troops in Russia: A Brewing International Crisis

Russia's UN envoy questioned Western nations' criticism of North Korean troop support amid accusations of violating UN resolutions. The US and allies assert this move breaches international law, while Moscow defends its military alliance. The presence of 10,000 DPRK troops fuels tensions over the Ukraine conflict.

Russia's envoy to the United Nations sparked controversy on Wednesday by questioning why its allies, such as North Korea, couldn't aid Moscow in its conflict with Ukraine, given Western countries' support for Kyiv.

This assertion elicited a robust response at the Security Council meeting where the United States, Britain, South Korea, Ukraine, and others condemned Russia for allegedly breaching UN resolutions and the UN Charter by involving North Korean troops.

Despite the presence of 10,000 North Korean soldiers in Russia and their likely participation in combat near Ukraine, Russia claims that this cooperation does not contravene international law, further intensifying global tensions.

(With inputs from agencies.)