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Zelensky Warns of Russia's Additional Mobilization and North Korea's Deployment of 10,000 Troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned on September 28, 2026, that Russia is beginning an 'additional mobilization' and seeking to increase the involvement of foreigners in its armed forces. North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, adding to the more than 8,000 already stationed in Russia. The warnings come as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year.

Zelensky stated that Russia is beginning an 'additional mobilization' of troops, according to the Kyiv Independent. He also noted that Russia is looking to 'increase the involvement of foreigners' in its armed forces. The Kyiv Independent reported that North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the more than 8,000 military personnel currently stationed in Russia. The Kyiv Independent is the sole source providing these details, while other outlets such as Ukrinform only mention Zelensky's warning about Russia's mobilization without elaborating on North Korea's military plans.

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IndependentKyiv IndependentSep 29, 12:20 AM
Russia beginning 'additional mobilization' of troops, North Korean recruitment, Zelensky warns

The president said that Russia is looking to "increase the involvement of foreigners" in its armed forces. North Korea is preparing to deploy another 10,000 troops against Ukraine, in addition to the more than 8,000 military personnel currently stationed in Russia.

StateUkrinformSep 29, 12:18 AM
Zelensky: Russia has already begun additional mobilization - ukrinform.net

Zelensky: Russia has already begun additional mobilization  ukrinform.net

StateUkrinformSep 29, 12:18 AM
Zelensky: Russia has already begun additional mobilization - Ukrinform

Zelensky: Russia has already begun additional mobilization  Ukrinform