WASHINGTON — The U.S. said Wednesday that 3,000 North Korean troops have deployed to Russia and are training at several locations, calling the move very serious and warning that those forces will be “fair game” if they go into combat in Ukraine.

The deployment raises the potential for the North Koreans to join Russian forces in Ukraine and suggests expanded military ties between the two nations as Moscow seeks weapons and troops to gain ground in a grinding war that has stalemated after more than two years.

South Korea fears Russia may in turn reward North Korea by giving it weapons technologies that could boost its nuclear and missile programs.{ai:summary}<p>The U.S. reported that 3,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia for training, raising concerns about their potential involvement in the Ukraine conflict. This development indicates deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia amid the ongoing war.</p><p>The U.S. warned that these troops would be considered "fair game" if they engage in combat in Ukraine, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. #military</p>

North Korean troops training in Russia are 'fair game' if deployed to Ukraine, U.S. says

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