Ukrainian president warns there will ‘undoubtedly be more' North Korean troops captured by his country's forces
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that he is ready to hand over two captured North Korean soldiers to Pyongyang in exchange for the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war being held in Russia.
“Ukraine is ready to hand over (North Korea leader) Kim Jong Un's soldiers to him if he can organize their exchange for our warriors who are being held captive in Russia,” Zelenskyy said on X.
Zelenskyy said that for North Korean soldiers who did not wish to return home, there could be “other options available,” adding "those who express a desire to bring peace closer by spreading the truth about this war in the Korean (language) will be given that opportunity."
Russian President Vladimir “Putin started three years ago with ultimatums to NATO and attempts to rewrite history, but now he cannot manage without military support from Pyongyang,” he said.
Zelenskyy also warned of more North Korean soldiers being captured by Ukrainian forces.
“In addition to the first captured soldiers from North Korea, there will undoubtedly be more. It's only a matter of time before our troops manage to capture others,” he said.
