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Zelensky Claims North Korean Troops Fighting in Russia’s Kursk Region, Warns of Escalation
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reported that North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia’s Kursk region and have engaged in combat with Ukrainian forces, resulting in casualties.
Speaking at the European Political Community summit in Budapest, Zelensky stated that approximately 11,000 North Korean soldiers are currently stationed in the region bordering Ukraine.
Zelensky highlighted concerns that, without additional international pressure, Russia may further involve North Korean forces in the ongoing conflict. “If we do not use appropriate weapons and political pressure on the Russian Federation, the next step may be much more use of the North Korean contingent,” he warned.
This development comes as reports suggest an intensifying partnership between Moscow and Pyongyang, prompting the United States and allies to weigh potential responses.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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